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1994 Map of Bee Springs Canyon

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Bee Springs Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Inyo Mountains mining operations dominate this mid-1990s survey, revealing a landscape defined by resource extraction and high-altitude desert terrain. The area is marked by numerous historic workings, including the Copper Queen Mine, Green Monster Mine, and the Old Whiteside Diggings. These sites, tucked into steep drainages like Mazourka Canyon and Vaughn Gulch, highlight the region's enduring draw for prospectors and engineers.

Water management and transportation infrastructure are evident along the valley floor, where the Mc Iver Canal and Eclipse Ditch run parallel to an Old Railroad Grade. This network contrasts with the protected wilderness of the Inyo National Forest, which includes landmarks such as the Winnadumah Paiute Monument. The presence of several springs, such as Willow Springs and Bee Springs, suggests the vital importance of water sources in this arid corridor between the mountains and the Queens River.