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1994 Map of Manzanar

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Manzanar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Manzanar (Site) is documented in this mid-1990s revision as a place of historical reflection. The map details the infrastructure remaining from this period, including the Cem and a Historical Mon located near the former encampment. The landscape is heavily defined by the movement of water from the Sierra Nevada to the coast, evidenced by the prominent Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Stevens Canal cutting across the eastern plains below the foothills.

To the west, the terrain transitions into the John Muir Wilderness and the Sheep Mountain Zoological Area, where numerous seasonal drainages like Shepherd Creek and Bairs Creek descend toward the valley floor. To the southeast, the boulders of the Alabama Hills Recreation Area are crisscrossed by tracks such as Movie Road, reflecting the area's dual role as a conservation zone and a frequent backdrop for the film industry.