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1994 Map of Poleta Canyon

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Poleta Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Owens Valley irrigation and aviation infrastructure define this mid-1990s landscape at the foot of the White Mountains. The Owens River meanders south through the center of the sheet, flanked by the Bishop Creek Canal and Big Pine Canal, illustrating the sophisticated water management systems required for the region. To the northwest, the Bishop Airport and adjacent Bishop Airport Cem sit near a concentrated area of local utility features like Sewage Disposal Ponds and a Trailer Park.

Transitioning into the higher elevations of the Inyo National Forest, the map reveals the area's geological and extractive history. Trails and 4WD roads wind through Poleta Canyon and Redding Canyon toward the Poleta Mine and various prospects. In the south, the presence of Keough Hot Springs and scattered Caves near Warm Springs indicates the geothermal activity and natural landmarks that have long drawn visitors to this part of Inyo County.