2018 Map of Crestview

About this map

Crestview sits at the southern edge of this volcanic landscape within the Inyo National Forest, where the geological history of the Long Valley Caldera meets the distinctive peaks of the Mono Craters. This 2018 survey details an intricate network of forest and logging routes, including the Old Railroad Road and the Old Stationhouse Rd, reflecting the area's history of timber and transport. The map highlights significant engineering works beneath the surface, specifically the Mono Craters Tunnel and the Mono Basin Tunnel, which are part of the region's complex water management system. Hydrological features like the Owens River, Deadman Creek, and the thermal activity implied by Big Springs define the drainage patterns through Alpers Canyon and Clark Canyon. Notable landmarks such as Indiana Summit and Bald Mountain provide topographical anchors in a terrain characterized by vast sandy basins like East Craters Sand Flat and Big Sand Flat.