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2021 Map of Louisiana Butte

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Louisiana Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Louisiana Butte rises as a prominent landmark where the Coso Range and Argus Range meet in the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert. This 2021 survey documents a landscape defined by deep drainages and high plateaus, including the expansive Wild Horse Mesa and the secluded Etcharren Valley. The presence of Petroglyph Canyon and Renegade Canyon suggests a terrain shaped by ancient geological processes, providing a contemporary view of these named geographic features in Inyo County.

Water sources are scarce in this arid environment, making the location of Tennessee Spring particularly significant for understanding the local topography. A single road labeled Darwin traverses the eastern side of the map, providing the primary access through this complex network of ridges and canyons, including Sheep Canyon. This map serves as a modern record of these remote physical features and the established township and range boundaries that define the region.