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2015 Map of Dexter Canyon

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Dexter Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Sagehen Peak stands as a prominent landmark in this high-altitude landscape within the Inyo National Forest. The map detail reveals a complex network of seasonal drainages and essential water sources, including Sagehen Spring, McLaughlin Springs, and Ford Spring, which have long supported the local ecosystem. These water sources are surrounded by a series of distinct alpine meadows such as Sagehen Meadow, Sentinel Meadow, and Wild Horse Meadow, suggesting a legacy of summer grazing or wildlife habitat.

Transportation through this high-country terrain is marked by utility-driven routes like Baxters Road and the Taylor Cyn Cutoff. In the southern reaches, the Owens River flows near the Owens River View, providing a significant hydrological contrast to the high ridges of McGee Ridge and the deep incisions of Dexter Canyon. The map records a modern moment in this protected forest area, where topographical features like Wild Cow Canyon and Johnny Meadow remain primary identifiers of the land.