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2012 Map of New York Butte

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of New York Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Inyo Mountains topography dominates this high-altitude survey of the southern Sierras, centering on the remote settlement of Beveridge. The landscape is defined by massive peaks including Mount Inyo and Keynot Peak, which give way to a complex network of steep drainages such as Beveridge Canyon and Hunter Canyon. This 2012 map captures the sparse water sources critical for survival in this arid environment, naming several perennial points like Cove Spring, Bighorn Spring, and the curiously labeled Goat Springs ?.

The presence of Forgotten Pass and New York Butte highlights the difficult terrain that historically challenged prospectors and travelers through this section of Inyo County. To the south, the deep incision of Long John Canyon cuts through the mountains, providing a stark look at the geological forces that shaped this corner of California. The document serves as a precise record of these named peaks and canyons before the era of digital-only mapping.