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2018 Map of Kirkwood Spring

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Kirkwood Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Kirkwood Spring serves as a vital water source in this arid high-altitude landscape along the border of California and Nevada. Located within the Toiyabe National Forest, the terrain is defined by the sharp elevations of the Bodie Mountains and the prominent Braly Peaks. This 2018 survey reveals a network of historical routes and backcountry access points that have long supported mining and ranching interests in Mono County.

Transit through the region is marked by the rugged Bodie Rd and the Dobie Meadows Rd, which trace the natural contours of the land. Along the eastern edge, the Stateline Trail and Mon #43 Trail follow the literal divide between Mono County, California, and Mineral County, Nevada. The presence of Trench Canyon and Bodie Cr underscores the geologically complex nature of this eastern Sierra Nevada watershed, where seasonal water flow and topography dictated the paths of early travelers.