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1994 Map of Crooked Creek

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Crooked Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Roberts Ranch sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape, where the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest meets the broader reaches of the Inyo National Forest. The map documents a rugged terrain of steep canyons and high peaks, including Iron Mountain, Sage Hen Peak, and Sentinal Peak. Water sources are critical here, with several springs feeding into drainage systems like Crooked Creek and the various forks of Wyman Creek.

Resource extraction and high-altitude grazing define the local history. Numerous mining prospects are scattered across the slopes, specifically near Log Ridge and Roberts Ridge. Evidence of past industry is found at the Wilkerson Mine and Southland Mine, while Dead Horse Meadow suggests the historical use of these uplands for livestock. The network of 4wd tracks indicates the limited but persistent human access into these remote areas near the Mono and Inyo County line.