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1994 Map of River Spring

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of River Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Benton Range and the high desert basins of the eastern Sierra region define this 1994 survey, which covers a remote stretch of the California-Nevada border. This high-altitude landscape is characterized by its vital water sources, including the expansive Adobe Valley and Benton Valley. The map details a network of springs and small lakes that historically supported ranching and transit through this arid corridor, such as River Spring, the River Spring Lakes, and Antelope Lake.

Boundaries play a significant role on this sheet, documenting the California-Nevada state line and an approximate 1873 boundary that reflects the complex history of early surveying in the West. Administrative divisions are clear, showing the transition between the Inyo National Forest and the Toiyabe National Forest, providing a detailed look at land use and wilderness management in Mono County at the close of the 20th century.