1951 Map of Independence
USGS Topo · Published 1958About this map
Independence serves as the focal point of this mid-century desert landscape, situated at the base of the Inyo Mountains where the Owens River and the Los Angeles Aqueduct parallel each other through the Owens Valley. The map details the complex water infrastructure of the era, including the Owens River Canal, Aberdeen Ditch, and Eclipse Ditch, which supported local ranching at Eightmile Ranch and Taboose Ranch. To the east, the steep canyons of the Inyos are dotted with legacy mining operations such as the Green Monster Mine, Black Eagle Mine, and the Betty Jumbo Mine.
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Editions of this 1951 Independence Map
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Historical Maps of Independence Through Time
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