2021 Map of Haiwee Reservoirs

About this map

The Los Angeles Aqueduct and its companion, the Second Los Angeles Aqueduct, dominate this arid corridor where the southern Owens Valley transitions toward the Mojave Desert. The engineering of these water systems is anchored by the North Haiwee Reservoir and South Haiwee Reservoir, which sit at the base of the Coso Range. The small settlement of Haiwee remains a central point of reference near the reservoir's western shore, positioned along a network of local access routes including Haiwee Canyon Rd and Sage Flat Rd. This landscape is one of stark geographic boundaries, with the Inyo National Forest occupying the western foothills and Haiwee Ridge rising to the east. The map captures a high-desert environment defined by its role in California's water infrastructure, featuring landmarks like Cactus Flat and the drainage of Summit Cr.