2012 Map of Darwin

About this map

Darwin is the primary settlement on this Inyo County survey, positioned south of the Darwin Hills and near the intersection of the Olancha Darwin Rd and Zinc Mill Rd. The landscape is dominated by complex arid topography, ranging from the Darwin Plateau in the north to the Argus Range in the southeast. Water sources are critical landmarks in this environment, including Darwin Falls, China Garden Spring, and Millers Spring, which appear as small oases amidst the network of seasonal drainages like Santa Rosa Wash and Darwin Wash. The presence of Ophir Mountain and the high elevation of the Father Crowley Viewpoint overlooking Rainbow Canyon indicate a region shaped by extreme relief and sparse desert habitation, where industrial names like Zinc Mill Rd hint at the area's mining history.