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1972 Map of Owens Peak

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Owens Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Owens Peak and the high ridges of the Scodie Mts define this high-desert landscape in the early 1970s. The map documents a rugged terrain of deep canyons including Grapevine Canyon and Indian Wells Canyon, where water sources like Morris Spring and Coyote Spring were critical for early transit and survival. Historic activity is evident at the Mt Owens Cem and through several indigenous Pictographs sites located along the canyon walls.

Modern utility and recreation intersect here as the Los Angeles Aqueduct and its associated Flume wind through the eastern foothills, while the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the western peaks. Resource extraction is noted at the Tungsten Peak Mine and various Prospect sites, while the presence of Walker Well and Powers Well points to the continued importance of groundwater in this arid environment.