2012 Map of Big Alkali

About this map

Willow Springs and the small outpost of Dog Town anchor this 2012 survey of the high desert and mountain interface in Mono County. The landscape is defined by its thermal activity and water sources, including Travertine Hot Spring and The Hot Spring near Hot Springs Canyon. Geologic and early industrial markers are scattered throughout, such as the Dynamo Pond and the mineral-named Cinnabar Canyon. To the north, the E Walker River flows through the Bridgeport Valley, while the western edge is marked by the heights of Potato Peak. Grazing and ranching history is evident in named meadows like Mormon Meadow and Lower Summers Meadows, and the central hub of Point Ranch. This survey provides a clear look at the intersection of local mountain roads and the natural drainage systems of Virginia Cr and Clearwater Cr.