2015 Map of Rovana

About this map

Round Valley and the small settlements of Rovana and Alta Vista anchor this portion of the Eastern Sierra foothills at the Mono and Inyo County line. The landscape is defined by the dramatic transition from the Volcanic Tableland in the east to the deep incisions of the Owens River Gorge. Infrastructure for water and industry is evident throughout, from the Owens Gorge Pipeline to the Pleasant Valley Reservoir. Local history and industry are further reflected in the naming of thoroughfares such as Vanadium Ranch Rd and Round Valley Tungsten Rd, which suggest the area's geological and mining heritage. The rugged eastern terrain is marked by Birchim Canyon and Elderberry Canyon, while the north is dominated by the steep ascent of the Sherwin Grade up toward Sherwin Hill. These varied features illustrate a landscape shaped by both significant volcanic activity and the engineering required to manage mountain water resources.