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2012 Map of River Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Pizona stands as a focal point in this high-desert landscape along the California-Nevada border, where water sources dictate the patterns of transit and settlement. The map highlights a series of vital desert hydrology features, including the River Spring Lakes and the isolated Antelope Lake situated at the base of Antelope Mountain. These springs and seasonal water bodies have historically served as essential waypoints in an arid region, supporting early ranching and travel before modern infrastructure.

A network of forest service roads and utility corridors, such as Power Line Rd and routes 1n13, 1n33, and 1n43, weave through the terrain, connecting the high country to the lower elevation of Benton Valley. The inclusion of specific points like Upper Pizona Spring and McNamara Lake provides precise locations for those studying the environmental and human history of Mono County's remote eastern frontier.