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1907 Map of Mt. Whitney, 1939 Print
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1907 Map of Mt. Whitney

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Independence and the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada define this 1930s landscape, illustrating the sharp geographic divide between the Owens Valley and the alpine wilderness. The eastern portion of the map traces the Southern Pacific System through high-altitude settlements like Owenyo and Kearsarge, while the western half is dominated by the high-country terrain of Sequoia National Park. A significant interpretive detail is the presence of an earthquake fault running parallel to the valley floor, marking the seismic history of the region near Lone Pine. Mountaineering and early conservation efforts are evident in the inclusion of the John Muir Trail, which winds past icons such as Tulainyo Lake and high-country landmarks like Tyndall Ranger Station, serving as a record of the area's development for tourism and resource management in the early twentieth century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1907
Date Published1939
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain