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2021 Map of Negit Island

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Negit Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Negit Island and Paoha Island emerge from the saline expanse of Mono Lake in this 2021 study, revealing a volcanic landscape defined by craters and desert springs. Along the northern shoreline, the geography is marked by Black Point Hill and the dark volcanic sands of Black Point. The area's ranching history is evidenced by the Dechambeau Ranch Q. 005 and the nearby Dechambeau Hot Springs, situated just south of the Mono Valley.

Geothermal activity and water management are central themes here, from the Dechambeau R. Pipeline to the scattered water sources like Waford Spring and Coyote Spring. The infrastructure includes the utilitarian Pole-Line Rd and Waford Springs Cutoff, crossing the northern slopes of the Inyo National Forest. High-elevation features like Bridgeport Canyon and Rancheria Gulch descend toward the lake basin, providing a detailed look at the complex topography surrounding this ancient terminal lake.