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1953 Map of Mono Craters

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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Yosemite National Park marks the high-elevation western edge of this 1950s survey, where the Kuna Crest and Dana Plateau drop precipitously toward the Mono Basin. The map details a transition from alpine wilderness to the high desert, centered on the southern shores of Mono Lake and the volcanic chain of the Mono Craters. Evidence of early 20th-century resource management is prominent, including the Gibbs Siphon, Farrington Siphon, and the Powerhouse near Lee Vining. The settlement at Lee Vining and the Mono Lake PO serve as the primary hubs, while the recreational development of the June Lake Loop is visible through June Lake Junction, the State Fish Hatchery, and a series of Public Camp sites. Local mining history is preserved at the Mt Lundy Mine and Log Cabin Mine, while the distinctive geology of Paoha Island and the Punch Bowl highlights the unique volcanic landscape of the era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain