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1984 Map of Bishop

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Bishop
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Bishop serves as the hub of the northern Owens Valley in the mid-1980s, where the convergence of Bishop Creek and the Owens River supports a complex infrastructure of municipal and recreational sites. The map documents the town's social fabric through the High Sch, Hospital, and Pioneer Cem, while also noting the specialized areas of the Indian Reservation and the Tri-County Fairground.

Mineral extraction and water management define the surrounding landscape, with several operations like the Yaney Mine, Bishop Mine, and Chipmunk Mine located along the foothills leading into the Inyo National Forest. The presence of the Tungsten City Road and various Borrow Pits highlights the industrial legacy of the region. Natural landmarks such as Red Hill and the branching drainage of Coyote Creek provide a clear view of the transition from the valley floor to the high elevations of Coyote Valley.