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1982 Map of Haiwee Reservoirs

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Haiwee Reservoirs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The North Haiwee Reservoir and South Haiwee Reservoir dominate this 1980s landscape, serving as critical infrastructure for the Owens Valley water system. The map captures the complex engineering of the high desert, documenting the parallel paths of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Second Los Angeles Aqueduct. These massive water-delivery systems are supported by the North Haiwee Dam and South Haiwee Dam, alongside an Intake Tower and multiple spillways.

Industrial activity is evident on the eastern slopes, where several mining operations mark the terrain. Historically significant sites like the Beebe Mine, Jack Henry Mine, and Five Tunnels Mine provide a record of local resource extraction. The contrast between the managed reservoirs and the surrounding wild lands of the Inyo National Forest and Little Cactus Flat illustrates the varied land use in this part of California during the late twentieth century.