2012 Map of Homewood Canyon

About this map

Homewood Canyon is the central point of interest in this high-desert landscape of Inyo County, where an intricate network of ephemeral watercourses feeds the valley floor. The map documents a sparsely populated but historically frequented region, evidenced by the presence of Bircham Springs Picnic Area and named watering points such as Snooky Spring and Skull Spring. These springs likely served as critical stops for travelers and early inhabitants in a terrain defined by deep incisions like Crow Canyon. Transport through the area is restricted to a few primary arteries, including Homewood Canyon Rd and Crow Canyon Rd, which follow the natural contours of the desert washes. This survey provides a precise account of the drainage patterns and relief that dictate the human footprint in this corner of the California desert.