1951 Map of Bishop
USGS Topo · Published 1951About this map
The Bishop city center is surrounded by an intricate network of irrigation canals and agriculture in this early 1950s survey. Key infrastructure such as the Municipal Airport, the Sewage Disposal plant, and the Paiute Shoshone Indian Reservation define the local geography. To the east and west, the landscape rises sharply into the White Mountain National Forest and Inyo National Forest, where a legacy of resource extraction is evident. Numerous mining operations, including the Southern Belle Mine (Freehold) and Poleta Mine USMM No 32, appear along the canyon slopes. Transportation is anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad line, which runs north toward Laws through the valley. The presence of Keough Hot Springs and Oteys Sierra Village reflects the early mid-century development of the Owens Valley as both a residential and industrial hub.
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