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1954 Map of Chris Flat

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Chris Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

West Walker River carves a deep path through the canyon lands of the Toiyabe National Forest in this mid-century survey of Mono County. The landscape is defined by its small, level flats which provided critical footing for early development and recreation along the river corridor. Small settlements and specialized camps such as China Garden, Shingle Mill Flat, and Tollhouse Flat mark the transit through these steep valleys.

Resource extraction and high-altitude grazing are evident through the presence of the Deep Creek Mine and expansive grazing areas like Burcham Flat and Cottonwood Creek Meadows. The map also records the primitive infrastructure of the era, including the Deep Creek Trail and remote water sources like Lava Springs. The concentration of canyon names, such as Terry Canyon and Bootleg Canyon, reflects a rugged terrain where every accessible waterway and meadow was essential to local navigation.