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1994 Map of Mazourka Peak

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Mazourka Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Inyo Mountains topography dominates this 1994 survey, revealing a landscape defined by seasonal water sources and early mining activity. Within the Inyo National Forest, the terrain transitions from high summits like Mazourka Peak down to the broad expanses of Badger Flat and Santa Rita Flat. These flats serve as central drainage basins for numerous canyons, including Tamarack Canyon and Al Rose Canyon, which are etched with 4WD tracks that provide the primary access to this high-desert environment.

Water security in this arid region is marked by named points such as Waucoba Spring, Johnson Spring, and Barrel Springs, which likely served as critical stops for prospectors and travelers. Scattered labels for Mine and Prospect sites, particularly around Mazourka Canyon and Bonanza Gulch, point to a history of mineral exploration. The presence of a Radio Facility on the peak and the network of unimproved roads indicate the area's continued use for communication and land management at the close of the twentieth century.