2021 Map of Dome Hill

About this map

Lower Town and Upper Town stand as central reference points in this high-elevation landscape along the border of Mono County, California, and Nevada. Situated between the Bodie Mountains and the Bodie Hills, the terrain is defined by prominent peaks like Dome Hill and Masonic Mtn. The map reveals a complex network of resource-extraction era remnants, including the Homestead Mine Trl and routes such as Bodie Masonic Rd and Bodie Rd that once connected these mining-dependent outposts. Water sources, vital for survival in this arid environment, are specifically identified at Masonic Spring and Burnt Hill Spring. Within the Toiyabe National Forest, the topography transitions into deep cuts like Aurora Canyon and East Canyon, illustrating the challenging geography navigated by early settlers and prospectors in the eastern Sierra region.