2012 Map of Owens Lake

About this map

Owens Lake dominates this 2012 topographic study of the Inyo County basin, capturing the terminal lakebed and its immediate eastern shore. The settlement of Keeler sits on the northeastern edge of the basin, serving as a primary point of reference for the sparsely populated terrain. The map details the intricate crystalline and alluvial patterns characteristic of the modern lakebed environment, showing how the landscape is segmented into various evaporation zones. Aside from Keeler, the human footprint is limited to basic infrastructure like Olancha Dump Rd, highlighting the specialized industrial and environmental management of this desert sink in the early 21st century.