Loading map...

2015 Map of Louisiana Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Louisiana Butte and the arid highlands of Inyo County define this high-desert landscape where the Argus Range and Coso Range converge. This 2015 survey reveals a terrain carved by seasonal drainage systems like Darwin Wash and Junction Wash, which dictate the placement of local infrastructure and routes. The map documents the isolated Junction Ranch and the nearby Etcharren Valley, illustrating the sparse but strategic human presence in the eastern California desert.

Evidence of the region's geological and possible cultural significance is found in the naming of Petroglyph Canyon and Renegade Canyon, while water sources like Tennessee Spring and the ephemeral Carricut Lake mark critical points in the dry environment. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the broad elevation of Wild Horse Mesa, providing a detailed look at the complex topography of the Mojave Desert fringe before it descends into the valley floors.