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1984 Map of Laws

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Laws
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The settlement of Laws serves as a focal point in this 1984 survey, situated where the Owens River valley meets the rising slopes of the White Mountains. This area preserves a distinct record of early California transportation and water management, featuring the Railroad Museum and an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure including the Joe Smith Canal Road. The geography is defined by the contrast between the flat Chalfant Valley and the geological complexity of the Volcanic Tableland to the west.

Industrial activity is prominent throughout the landscape, marked by numerous Mines, Open Pit Mines, and Gravel Pits that suggest a history of resource extraction. Access into the Inyo National Forest is charted through steep drainages like Silver Canyon and Coldwater Canyon. The presence of the Bishop Municipal Airport and multiple gaging stations along the river indicates the region's importance as a regional hub for both transit and water monitoring.