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2012 Map of Benton Hot Springs

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Benton Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Benton Hot Springs serves as the focal point of this high-desert landscape in Mono County, where the transition from valley floors to canyon-cut mountainsides is clearly delineated. The map highlights the sparse but significant human presence in the region, centered on the historic springs and the nearby Dutch Petes Ranch. To the north, Trafton Mountain dominates the terrain, while the elongated basin of Blind Spring Valley runs parallel to the western slopes.

Hydrological features like Black Lake and the drainage of Benton Valley provide critical context for the area's development. The network of roads, including Benton Crossing Rd and Yellow Jacket Rd, traces the routes between mountain passes and open meadows like Watterson Meadow. This survey documents a quiet interior basin, recording the names of many canyons and gulches—such as Kelty Canyon and Diana Gulch—that define the local geography.