2015 Map of Deep Springs Lake

About this map

Deep Springs Lake occupies the central depression of this high-desert basin, where drainage from the surrounding mountains collects in a landscape defined by dramatic elevation shifts. The eastern slopes of the White-Inyo Range descend steeply into the Deep Springs Valley, while the western edge of the map is dominated by the Inyo National Forest. This 2015 survey reveals a significant hydrographic network of seasonal springs essential for life in the arid corridor between the mountains and the alkali lakebed, including Bog Mound Springs and Corral Springs. Notable geological landmarks like Crystal Peak and the curiously named formation The Elephant stand as sentinels over Payson Canyon. Transportation through this challenging terrain is anchored by Westgard Pass, a critical route connecting the valley to the broader Owens Valley to the west.