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2018 Map of Cowtrack Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Inyo National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in Mono County, where high peaks and desert basins define the terrain. The presence of numerous isolated water sources such as Cowtrack Spring, Indian Spring, Gaspipe Spring, and Baxter Spring indicates the critical importance of reliable hydration for travelers and livestock in this arid environment. Significant topographic features like Cowtrack Mountain and Granite Mountain overlook Granite Basin, providing essential landmarks for navigation.

Historical transit routes are preserved on the landscape via the Mc Pherson Grade and Baxters Road, which navigate the steep descents and valleys. The map illustrates a complex network of canyons, including the deep cuts of Dexter Canyon and North Canyon. This survey captures the land as it remained in the early 21st century, showing how ancient geological formations and seasonal water sources continue to dictate human movement through the Great Basin transition.