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2012 Map of Panamint

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Panamint sits at the high-elevation convergence of several canyon systems in the Inyo County mountains, representing a landscape defined by its isolated settlements and water sources. The topography is marked by deeply incised drainage systems like Surprise Canyon, Woodpecker Canyon, and Pleasant Canyon, which historically dictated the movement of people and livestock through this arid environment. Named outposts such as Hungry Bills Ranch and Thompson Camp indicate the small-scale agricultural and mining habitation that persisted in these high basins.

The presence of Stone Corral and Arrastre Spring suggests the practical infrastructure of early western life, where reliable water and livestock management were paramount. High peaks and passes, most notably Porter Peak and Panamint Pass, separate the distinct drainage basins of Johnson Canyon and Mormon Gulch. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents these legacy place-names and land features, providing a detailed record of the trails and terrain south of the modern population centers.