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1994 Map of Lee Vining

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Lee Vining
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Mono Lake dominates the northern horizon of this landscape, where the high desert meets the eastern escarpment. The town of Lee Vining sits at the mouth of Lee Vining Creek canyon, serving as a gateway between the lake's unique alkaline waters and the rising peaks. The map details the complex water infrastructure of the era, including the Los Angeles Aqueduct and various stream diversions like Rush Creek and Walker Creek, which have historically shaped the region's ecological and political narrative.

Volcanic history is prominent to the south and east, marked by the distinct obsidian domes of Panum Crater and the broader Mono Craters chain. Within the lake itself, Paoha Island rises from the water, while on shore, the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area boundary indicates a shift toward conservation and recreation. Local landmarks such as the Airport and a local Cemetery provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians studying the mid-1990s footprint of this Mono County community.