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2015 Map of Big Alkali

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Big Alkali
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Willow Springs and Dog Town anchor this eastern Sierra landscape, characterized by geothermal features and high-altitude basins within the Toiyabe National Forest. The presence of Travertine Hot Spring and The Hot Spring in Hot Springs Canyon highlights the area's volcanic legacy, which also shapes the eastern Bodie Hills. Water management is central to the area's geography, visible in the drainage of the E Walker River and the collection of Dynamo Pond.

Corridors like Bodie Rd and Green Creek Rd connect these remote settlements to the broader Bridgeport Valley. The terrain transitions from the alkali flats of Big Alkali to the verdant stretches of Mormon Meadow and Little Mormon Meadow. This document captures the intersection of natural thermal activity and grazing lands, providing a clear record of the watershed including Clearwater Cr and Virginia Cr.