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1987 Map of Craig Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Salt Lake dominates the floor of the Saline Valley, illustrating a landscape defined by extreme evaporation and mineral extraction. This 1987 survey reveals the industrial infrastructure of the basin, including a Salt Evaporator and a network of water sources such as Gervais Well, Flowing Well, and a specialized Well (Salt). These features point to the historical importance of salt harvesting in this arid environment.

To the west, the topography rises sharply into a series of steep drainages, including Craig Canyon, Hunter Canyon, and Beveridge Canyon. Within these canyons, evidence of the region's mining heritage is preserved through labeled Prospects and named operations like the Big Silver Mine and Treloar Mine. The transition from the flat valley floor to these resource-rich heights highlights the dual economy of mining and mineral processing that shaped this portion of Inyo County.