1994 Map of Bartlett

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Owens Valley landscape in the mid-1990s is defined by the stark transition from the high peaks of the Golden Trout Wilderness down to the eastern shores of Owens Lake. This survey illustrates the complex water and industrial infrastructure of the region, anchored by the Los Angeles Aqueduct as it skirts the base of the mountains. At the settlement of Bartlett, the map details a landscape of specialized industry, including Soda Evaporators and an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the area's history of mineral extraction. Higher elevations within the Inyo National Forest are dominated by prominent summits such as Wonoga Peak and Muah Mountain, with drainage systems like Cottonwood Creek feeding into the valley. The presence of the Cottonwood Power Plant and various Borrow Pits further emphasizes the managed nature of this environment at the turn of the 21st century.