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1949 Map of Bishop

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Bishop
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The city of Bishop serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, surrounded by a complex network of water management and extraction infrastructure. The Paiute Shoshone Indian Reservation sits just west of the city, while the Owens River and several artificial waterways like the Mc Nally Canal and Southern Pacific Canal illustrate the heavy engineering of the valley's water resources. To the east, the White Mountains rise sharply, containing several mining operations including the Southern Belle Mine and the Prieta Mine.

To the southwest, the terrain transitions into the Inyo National Forest, where the economic focus shifts toward tungsten and antimony. Industrial sites such as the Rossi Tungsten Mine, Yaney Mine, and Antimony Mine are mapped alongside the Peterson Mill. Transportation is anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad line passing through the small settlement of Laws, while recreational and social landmarks like Keough Hot Springs and the Municipal Airport provide a look at the local life of the Owens Valley during this era.