2015 Map of Kirkwood Spring

About this map

Brawley Peaks and the high elevations of the Bodie Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape along the border of California and Nevada. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, Kirkwood Spring serves as a vital water source in an otherwise arid terrain, situated near the junction of Dobie Meadow Rd. The map illustrates a remote territory managed largely by the Toiyabe National Forest, where historical access routes like Bodie Rd navigate the steep topography near Bodie Cr. To the east, the descent into Trench Canyon highlights the dramatic verticality of the region. This 2015 survey provides a modern record of these classic Great Basin landmarks, tracing the township and range lines that have defined these remote Mono County reaches since the early settlement era.