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1994 Map of Haiwee Reservoirs

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Haiwee Reservoirs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Los Angeles Aqueduct and Second Los Angeles Aqueduct dominate this landscape, funneling water through the arid corridor between the Coso Range and the Inyo National Forest. The engineering focus is centered on the massive North Haiwee Reservoir and South Haiwee Reservoir, secured by the North Haiwee Dam and South Haiwee Dam. This infrastructure reflects the complex water-transfer history essential to Southern California's growth during the twentieth century.

To the east, the terrain rises into the mining districts of the high desert. Numerous excavations, including the Beebe Mine, Jack Henry Mine, and Five Tunnels Mine, are marked near McCloud Flat. These sites, along with various prospects, indicate a history of mineral exploration in the shadow of the mountains. The map also identifies local landmarks like Bird Hill and drainage systems such as Haiwee Creek and Summit Creek.