1913 Map of Bishop

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The Owens River valley serves as the central artery for this 1910s landscape, flanked by the massive elevations of the Sierra Nevada to the west and the White Mountains to the east. Agriculture and early regional infrastructure define the valley floor around Bishop, where a dense network of schools like Sunland School and Warm Spring School suggests a growing rural population. The presence of the Southern Pacific railroad line, with stops at Laws, Zurich, and Big Pine, indicates the primary transport corridor for both passengers and the region's mineral wealth. High-altitude mining activity is evident in the surrounding peaks, marked by the Poleta Mine and Southern Belle Mine. To the north, the Indian Volcanic Tableland provides a distinct geological contrast to the alluvial plains, while the high desert character of Deep Spring Valley sits isolated behind the eastern range.