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1986 Map of Lee Vining

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Lee Vining
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Mono Lake and its distinctive Paoha Island dominate the northern expanse of this mid-1980s topographical survey. The settlement of Lee Vining is positioned at the mouth of Lee Vining Canyon, serving as a gateway between the high desert basin and the rising peaks of the Inyo National Forest. The landscape is a striking display of volcanic geology, featuring the prominent Panum Crater and the stark Pumice Valley.

Hydrological and industrial patterns are evident in the course of Rush Creek and Parker Creek, which flow toward the shrinking lake. Local infrastructure includes an Airport and Sewage Disposal Ponds near the town, while the southern reaches of the map highlight the dramatic topography of Mono Crater Mtn and Williams Butte. This document provides a record of the region's land use just before the significant environmental shifts in the late 20th century.