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1972 Map of Horse Canyon

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Horse Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Scodie Mountains dominate this 1970s landscape, where the high desert terrain of the eastern Sierra meets crucial water infrastructure. Significant effort is documented in the management of water resources across this arid stretch, from the historic Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Second Los Angeles Aqueduct cutting through the southeast corner, to remote backcountry sources like McIvers Spring and Horse Canyon Well.

Remote human activity is evidenced by Mclvers Cabin and several Prospects tucked into the canyons, connected by a network of primitive routes such as Mclvers Road and various pack trails. The boundary of the Sequoia National Forest bisects the northern slopes, providing a clear divide between protected forest lands and the rugged canyons of Sage Canyon and Horse Canyon. Local landmarks like Skinner Peak and the mysterious Ruins near the southern canyon mouth offer specific points of interest for historical researchers and hikers alike.