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1949 Map of Bishop

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Bishop
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Owens River valley serves as a dramatic centerpiece for this late 1940s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by an intricate network of irrigation and water management. A series of man-made waterways, including the Bishop Creek Canal, Mc Nally Canal, and Pacific Canal, diverge from the river to support the valley floor. The town of Bishop is the primary hub, surrounded by smaller settlements like Brockmans Corner and the Paiute-Shoshone Indian Reservation.

Mineral extraction and early industry are evident throughout the neighboring slopes of the Inyo National Forest and the Volcanic Tableland. Notable sites such as the Southern Belle Mine, Poleta Mine, and Bishop Antimony Mine appear alongside timber operations like the Lumber Mill and Peterson Mill. The Southern Pacific railroad runs through Laws, connecting these remote outposts to the wider regional economy.