2018 Map of Fales Hot Springs

About this map

Fales Hot Springs and Sonora Junction anchor this high-elevation landscape in Mono County, where geothermal activity and alpine watersheds meet. The terrain is defined by the canyon systems of the West Walker River and Little Walker River, which carve through the Toiyabe National Forest. This 2018 survey reveals a network of mountain roads and specialized routes like the Molybdenum Cutoff, highlighting the area's history of mineral exploration and transit through landmarks like Devils Gate. The presence of MWTC Bridgeport underscores the modern strategic significance of this high-country environment. For the researcher, the map details numerous named features from the alpine Emma Lake and Kirman Lake to the meadows of Burcham Flat and Wheeler Flat, providing a clear record of the area's hydrology and topography.