1951 Map of Independence
USGS Topo · Published 1962About this map
The Fort Independence Indian Reservation and the town of Independence serve as the focal points of this valley landscape, where the water resources of the Eastern Sierra meet early industrial engineering. The Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Southern Pacific railroad line parallel the Owens River, illustrating the infrastructure that reshaped the region's hydrology. To the west, the Mt Whitney Fish Hatchery sits near the base of the mountains, while the eastern reaches of the Inyo National Forest are marked by a high concentration of mining activity. Hard-rock prospects like the Green Monster Mine, Alhambra Mine, and Whiteside Mine are scattered throughout the rugged slopes of Mazourka Canyon, documenting the area's mineral exploration history during the mid-20th century.
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Editions of this 1951 Independence Map
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Historical Maps of Independence Through Time
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