1983 Map of Little Lake, 1988 Print
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1983 Map of Little Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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Rose Valley serves as a stark corridor for infrastructure and geography in this high desert region, where the Los Angeles Aqueduct transitions between surface and underground segments to transport water south. The settlement of Little Lake occupies a narrow passage between the steep volcanic terrain of the China Lake Naval Weapons Center and the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada. This landscape is defined by its dramatic geological history, evidenced by the volcanic landmark of Red Hill and the basaltic formations at Fossil Falls. Canyons such as Fivemile Canyon and Wickline Canyon drain the uplands from the Inyo and Tulare county lines. The presence of Einder Pits suggests industrial activity centered on the area's volcanic resources, while the network of Steel Transmission Lines reinforces the valley's role as a vital utility artery.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1983
Date Published1988
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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