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2012 Map of Rovana

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Round Valley and its surrounding canyons define this high-altitude landscape where the Sierra Nevada meets the basin. The settlement of Rovana and the nearby Vanadium Ranch reflect the local history of resource extraction, while Alta Vista and Paradise Camp mark small residential and traveler outposts along the transportation corridors. The northeastern portion of the map is dominated by the descent of the Sherwin Grade, a significant geographic feature that funnels travelers toward the valley floor.

Water management is central to the area's geography, visible through the Owens River Gorge and the Pleasant Valley Reservoir. These features, along with Lower Rock Creek and Horton Creek, support recreational sites like the Horton Creek Campground. The network of roads, including the Old Sherwin Grade Road and Round Valley Tungsten Road, trace the routes used by early miners and modern ranchers through Birchim Canyon and Elderberry Canyon.