2021 Map of Mountain Springs Canyon

About this map

Mountain Spring provides a vital water source in this high desert landscape, located where the Argus Range meets the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert. This 2021 survey illustrates the dramatic elevation changes characteristic of the Inyo County interior, featuring prominent landforms such as Wild Horse Mesa and the deeply incised Mountain Springs Canyon. The topography is defined by these steep canyons and broad mesas, with Renegade Canyon and Wilson Canyon cutting through the arid terrain. Human passage through this environment is primarily represented by Darwin Rd, which traverses the southwestern portion of the map. This modern digital survey by the U.S. Geological Survey emphasizes the natural hydrography and elevation data of the Etcharren Valley and its surrounding peaks, serving as a clear record of this unpopulated but geographically complex region of California.