1914 Map of Mt. Morrison

About this map

Mono Lake and the high desert basin dominate the northwestern corner of this survey, which captures the Eastern Sierra before widespread modern development. At the base of the mountains, Mono Mills serves as a lone industrial outpost, while the interior is dotted with remote outposts such as Adobe Ranch, River Spring Ranch, and Kuhlee Ranch. These family-named landmarks and stations, including Thompson Ranch and Turners Ranch, suggest a landscape defined by livestock and early water rights. The Owens River corridor and the geothermal activity at Casa Diablo Hot Springs mark the transition toward the dramatic Volcanic Tableland. Mining interests are evident at the Casa Diablo Mine and the settlement of Pine City, reflecting the late-century extraction era. To the east, the village of Benton sits along the California Nevada border, serving as a gateway to the high desert valley floor.