2012 Map of Pat Keyes Canyon

About this map

The Inyo Mountains and the arid expanse of the Saline Valley define this landscape in eastern California. The map documents a rugged transition of elevation where several canyons, including Paiute Canyon, Pat Keyes Canyon, and McElvoy Canyon, descend toward the valley floor. Water sources are critical markers in this desert environment, with the Willow Cr system providing a central drainage point. The existence of Willow Creek Camp suggests a point of human activity or refuge near the confluence of the N Fork Willow Cr and S Fork Willow Cr. Remote access to the area is maintained via the Waucoba Saline Rd and Saline Valley Rd. Further south, the presence of Badwater Springs and Pat Keyes Spring highlights the sparse but vital springs that once supported early travelers and local wildlife.