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1987 Map of Centennial Canyon

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Centennial Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Coso Range topography dominates this 1980s landscape, where steep slopes transition into the expansive Joshua Flat and Centennial Flat. This area of Inyo County reveals a history of land use focused on livestock and mining, indicated by the presence of Ninemile Corral and various scattered prospects and claypits. The geography is defined by significant drainage systems, most notably Centennial Canyon which cuts through the southern portion of the sheet.

Resource extraction and ranching infrastructure are connected by a network of 4wd tracks that navigate the high-elevation terrain. Water sources, vital in this arid environment, are represented by Lower Centennial Spring. The map captures the edge of the Owens Valley near the distinctive peak of Sugar Loaf, providing a detailed look at the rural industrial and agricultural footprint in the high desert of Eastern California.