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1987 Map of Bartlett

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Bartlett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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Owens Lake and the western edge of Owens Valley dominate this mid-1980s landscape, illustrating the heavy industrial and hydraulic modifications of the era. The settlement of Bartlett sits near the lakeshore, characterized by specialized operations such as Soda Evaporators and a series of levees designed to manage the receding water level. The presence of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Cottonwood Power Plant underscores the region's historical role in water and energy export.

Evidence of earlier transport and industry is visible in the Old Railroad Grade and the Kilns located near the mouth of Cottonwood Creek. To the west, the terrain rises sharply into the Inyo National Forest and the Golden Trout Wilderness. High-altitude landmarks like Wonoga Peak, Timosea Peak, and Muah Mountain overlook deep incisions like Wormhole Canyon and Slide Canyon, marking the transition from industrial valley floor to protected alpine peaks.