2021 Map of Centennial Canyon

About this map

The Coso Range dominates this Inyo County landscape, marking a transition point between the Owens Valley to the northwest and the Mojave Desert to the southeast. This 2021 survey documents a topography defined by significant elevation changes, from the prominent heights of Sugar Loaf down to the arid expanse of Joshua Flat. Water sources are few in this high-desert environment, with the Lower Centennial Spring serving as a critical feature near the drainage of Centennial Canyon. The map reveals a remote area where natural landforms dictate the character of the land, including the broad Lower Centennial Flat and the etched path of Vermillion Canyon. Researchers will find a clear record of current land management boundaries and the complex terrain of the southeastern California interior.