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1914 Map of Mt. Morrison

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Mt. Morrison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1914
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

Mono Mills serves as a critical industrial anchor on the southwestern shores of Mono Lake, marking the terminus of the Mono Lake Lumber Co railroad. This 1914 survey illustrates the early extractive and agricultural landscape of the Eastern Sierra, where high-altitude ranching outposts like Adobe Ranch, Kuhlee Ranch, and Seasor Ranch dot the valleys. The presence of the Casa Diablo Mine and the Paiute Indian Reservation reflect the complex history of resource development and indigenous presence in the area.

Transportation patterns are defined by the Mt Diablo Base Line and the ancient Indian Trail winding through the Bento Range. Geothermal activity is a prominent feature, with the Casa Diablo Hot Springs and various thermal waters near the Owens River highlighted. This map captures a transitional era before modern development, where remote ranger stations like the Little Antelope Ranger Sta managed the vast lands of the Mono National Forest and Inyo National Forest.