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2012 Map of Big Pine

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Big Pine stands as the primary hub of this eastern California landscape, where the valley floor meets the rising Sierra Nevada. The settlement pattern is defined by its proximity to vital water resources like Big Pine Creek and the Baker Creek drainage, which support local life at Inyo Camp and Owens Valley Ranch. To the north, the scientific significance of the region is marked by the Owens Valley Radio Observatory, a distinct landmark positioned in the wide valley expanse.

Agricultural and industrial history is traced through an extensive network of waterways, including the Big Pine Canal and Collins Canal, which divert water across the arid terrain. The map also records smaller residential enclaves such as Rolling Green Terrace and the siding at Zurich, located along the eastern edge of the valley. Natural features like Klondike Lake and the high elevation of Warren Bench provide context for the dramatic vertical shift from the Owens River toward the mouth of Shannon Canyon.