1975 Map of Lone Pine NE

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Manzanar and the surrounding Owens Valley landscape are revealed in sharp detail through this orthophotoquad, which utilizes aerial photography from the mid-1970s. The imagery highlights the stark contrast between the arid valley floor and the meandering path of the Owens River. To the west, the engineering of the Los Angeles Aqueduct is clearly visible as it cuts through the foothills, a defining feature of the region's water history and industrial development. The settlement of Owenyo appears as a distinct point in the central valley, once a vital rail junction that shaped the local economy. This aerial perspective provides a unique look at the structural layout and environmental conditions of these historic sites before subsequent decades of change.