1950 Map of Manly Peak

About this map

Myers Ranch and Russell Camp sit near the rugged transitions of the Panamint Range in this mid-century survey of Inyo County. The landscape is defined by its mining legacy, featuring a high concentration of sites such as the Suitcase Mine, Lotus Mine, and the Red Hill Mine located within the southern Naval Reservation. Evidence of industrial infrastructure appears in the Dismantled Aerial Cableway near South Park Canyon, reflecting the era's shift toward inactive operations at the Standard Mine and Crescent Mines. Steep drainage systems like Goler Wash and Coyote Canyon carve through the terrain, leading toward the eastern edge of Death Valley National Monument. High-altitude landmarks like Manly Peak and Needle Peak overlook vital water sources including Anvil Spring and Sourdough Spring, which were essential for travelers crossing the Mengel Pass.