2018 Map of Rovana

About this map

Round Valley serves as a topographic basin at the base of the Sierra Nevada's eastern escarpment, where the settlements of Rovana and Paradise sit along the canyon mouth drainages. This 2018 survey detail illustrates the complex irrigation and natural hydrology that sustains these communities, with Pine Cr and Lower Rock Cr flowing toward the Owens River. The transition from the alluvial fans of Elderberry Canyon to the stark Volcanic Tableland in the northeast highlights the distinct geological boundaries of the region. Local infrastructure, including the Round Valley Tungsten Rd and the Old Sherwin Grade Rd, reflects the area's history of mineral extraction and long-standing transportation routes through Birchim Canyon. Residents and researchers can trace the modern development of Alta Vista and Pleasant Valley against the backdrop of the Inyo National Forest.