1988 Map of Olancha

About this map

Owens Lake and the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada define this landscape in the late twentieth century, where the high-altitude wilderness meets the arid valley floor. The settlements of Cartago and Olancha sit along the western edge of the lake bed, serving as gateways to the steep terrain of the Inyo National Forest. Infrastructure of the era is clearly marked, including the Los Angeles Aqueduct winding along the foothills and an Old Railroad Grade that traces the historic transportation corridor of the Owens Valley.