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2021 Map of Rovana

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Rovana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Owens River Gorge and its surrounding geological formations define this portion of the Owens Valley, where the high desert meets the base of the Sierra Nevada. This 2021 record highlights the small residential enclaves of Paradise, Rovana, and Alta Vista, established along the transition between the Volcanic Tableland and the southern slopes of Sherwin Hill. The landscape is etched with historical transportation routes, notably the Sherwin Grade Rd and its predecessor, the Old Sherwin Grade Rd, which trace the ascent toward the northern highlands.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Owens River Canal and the complex drainage of Pine Cr and Horton Cr through the Round Valley area. Portions of the Inyo National Forest occupy the western margins, while the Tungsten Hills rise to the south, indicating the region's rich mineral history. The map captures a contemporary look at these small communities, showing local infrastructure like Vanadium Ranch Rd and Mesa Vista Dr as they exist today.