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2015 Map of Lee Vining

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Lee Vining
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mono Lake dominates this 2015 study of the Eastern Sierra, where the high desert meets the steep slopes of the Sierra Nevada. The settlement of Lee Vining serves as the gateway to this unique landscape, situated near the mouth of Lee Vining Canyon. The map reveals the dramatic volcanic geography south of the lake, including the Mono Craters chain and the distinct rim of Panum Crater.

Evidence of the region's complex water and land management is visible through the infrastructure of the Inyo National Forest. Features like Pumice Valley and Horse Meadows illustrate the varied terrain, while Paoha Island rises from the center of the saline lake. Transportation routes such as the Mono Mills Connection and access to Navy Beach highlight the area's transition from early industrial ties to modern recreational and ecological significance.