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1937 Map of Mt. Whitney

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Independence and Lone Pine anchor the Owens Valley on this 1937 revision, serving as the primary gateways to the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada. The valley floor is defined by the Southern Pacific Railroad and the historical site of Old Camp Independence, while the mountains are divided between Kings Canyon National Park and Sequoia National Park. High-altitude features like Tulainyo Lake and Whitney Portal illustrate the complex geography of the Inyo and Tulare county lines. This map details the transition from the arid valley floor, including the settlement of Manzanar, to the high water sources of the Kern River and South Fork Kings River. The presence of the Bluebell Mine in the Inyo National Forest highlights the diverse land use, from extraction to conservation, that shaped the region during the late 1930s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1937
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain