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1914 Map of Mt. Morrison

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Mt. Morrison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The high desert and mountain interface of the Sierra Nevada meets the Mono Basin in this detailed survey based on fieldwork from the early 1910s. The landscape is defined by its hydrothermal activity and ranching outposts, with Casa Diablo Hot Springs, Hot Spring, and the curious Whitmore Tub marking the geothermal character of the region. Local industry and early settlement are anchored by Mono Mills and the Casa Diablo Mine, while a network of family-held properties like Adobe Ranch, Summers Ranch, and Dutch Petes Ranch suggest the agricultural footprint of the era.

Water management and natural springs are central to life here, evidenced by Watterson Troughs and numerous meadows such as Sentinel Meadows and Wet Meadow. The survey also documents the Owens River Indian Reservation and the remote California Nevada State Line, providing a clear record of administrative and cultural boundaries before mid-century changes. High peaks like Mt Morrison and Bloody Mtn overlook a complex terrain of canyons and flats, including the Volcanic Tableland.