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2021 Map of Owens Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Owens Peak and Mt Jenkins dominate this high-altitude landscape where the southern Sierra Nevada meets the Mojave Desert. The map documents a critical corridor for California's water infrastructure, showing both the primary Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Second Los Angeles Aqueduct as they traverse the eastern slopes above the Indian Wells Valley. These engineering feats follow the base of the mountains, crossing several prominent drainages including Grapevine Canyon and Short Canyon.

For those tracing historic paths and landmarks, the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl winds along the western ridges, passing near Morris Peak and Three Pine's Canyon. Local history is anchored at the Owens Cem near Grapevine Rd, while water sources like Coyote Spring and Big Spring provide rare points of relief in the arid terrain. The southern portion of the map is defined by the Scodie Mountains and the route of Isabella Walker Pass Rd.