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2021 Map of Chidago Canyon

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Chidago Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Chalfant sits at the southern edge of this Mono County survey, positioned where the high desert floor meets the rising elevations of the Volcanic Tableland. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the deep incision of Chidago Canyon and the broad expanses of the Hammil Valley and Chalfant Valley. Water remains the primary architect of the local geography, with Fish Slough and intermittent flows like Spring Canyon Cr and Millner Cr cutting through the arid terrain.

Transport and access are traced via desert routes such as Fish Slough Rd and Petroglyph Rd, which suggest the area's rich archaeological and ranching significance. Local infrastructure is concentrated around small residential streets including Mary Ln and Lisa Ln, while the broader terrain remains largely undeveloped, showcasing the stark environmental character of this portion of eastern California.