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1954 Map of Fales Hot Springs

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Fales Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Walker River valley and its surrounding high-altitude reaches in Mono County define this mid-century landscape. This survey documents a critical junction for mountain travel where Sonora Junction and Hardy Station stood as key transit points along the river's path. The map captures the livestock and government presence within the Toiyabe National Forest, evidenced by labels for the Little Walker Cowcamp and the Wheeler Guard Station.

Thermal activity at Fales Hot Springs and the diverse terrain of Burcham Flat and Pickel Meadow illustrate the varied eastern Sierra geography. Researchers can find evidence of early backcountry habitation at Rickey Cabin or follow the drainage patterns of Hot Creek and Molybdenum Creek as they descend toward the river. High peaks like Bush Mtn and Mt Emma frame a region shaped by grazing, forest management, and early tourism near the Sonora Bridge Campground.