2021 Map of Laws

About this map

Owens Valley irrigation and high-altitude terrain define this 2021 study of the California landscape. The settlement of Laws serves as a focal point near the Owens River, where a network of water management features like Laws Ditch, the Geiger Canal, and the Lower McNally Canal highlight the region's historical reliance on diverted water. To the west, the Bishop Airport sits on the valley floor, while the eastern portion of the map climbs into the White Mountains and the White-Inyo Range. This transition from the flat agricultural lands of the valley to the protected wilderness of Inyo National Forest is marked by a series of steep drainages, including Silver Canyon and Coldwater Canyon. Backcountry access is documented through numerous trails and primitive roads, such as Churchill Mine Rd and 33e316 Trl, which lead into the heights above Chalfant Valley.