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1986 Map of Dexter Canyon

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Dexter Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

High-altitude meadows and drainage systems define this mid-1980s landscape within the Inyo National Forest. The map detail follows the descent from peaks like Sagehen Peak toward the expansive floor of Long Valley in the south. This terrain is characterized by a high density of water sources essential for high-country life, ranging from the prominent Owens River and Dexter Creek to smaller, isolated points like Ford Spring and Pilot Spring.

The presence of named grazing and encampment areas such as Wild Horse Meadow, Johnny Meadow, and Crooked Meadows suggests a history of seasonal livestock movement or back-country transit. To the west, Mc Laughlin Creek carves through the slopes, while the eastern section is dominated by the steep gradients of Dexter Canyon. A lone Quarry near the northern boundary and a network of primitive roads and ditches illustrate the light but persistent human footprint on these protected federal lands.