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1914 Map of Mt. Morrison

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Mt. Morrison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

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Mono Basin and the southern reaches of the Benton Range dominate this early 20th-century landscape, capturing a transition from industrial timbering to high-altitude recreation and ranching. The presence of Mono Mills at the edge of Mono Lake marks the importance of the lumber industry to the region's development before it was repurposed for later uses. Further south, the map details the early footprints of Mammoth and McGee Creek Resort, alongside remote outpost life at Adobe Ranch and Dutch Petes Ranch.

A network of trails and secondary roads connects established points like Benton and the Casa Diablo Mine, while the central corridor follows the Owens River through Long Valley. The topography is densely marked with early geographic landmarks including Glass Mtn, Mt Morrison, and the Volcanic Tableland. The inclusion of the Casa Diablo Indian Reservation and several ranger stations like Little Antelope Ranger Sta reflects the evolving federal land management of the Inyo National Forest and surrounding areas.