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2018 Map of Casa Diablo Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Casa Diablo Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Casa Diablo Mtn anchors this high-elevation desert landscape in Mono County, where the transition between volcanic formations and deep river canyons is sharply defined. The terrain is marked by the expansive Volcanic Tableland to the southeast and the steep descent into the Owens River Gorge, a significant topographical feature that cuts through the volcanic rock. Water resources in this arid environment are concentrated at Antelope Spring and along the Owens River, which flows near the southern boundary.

Transportation through this portion of the Inyo National Forest is defined by a network of rugged routes, including the Old Sherwin Grade Rd and the Casa Diablo Road. Infrastructure for resource management is visible through the Owens Gorge Pipeline and the presence of Tunnel Number One and Tunnel Number Two, reflecting the area's role in regional water and energy transport. Mesa Camp sits as a lonely human outpost on the plateau above Lower Rock Cr.