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1983 Map of Rovana

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Rovana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

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Round Valley serves as a central transition point in this landscape, where the high Sierra slopes meet the eastern basin floor. Small residential clusters like Rovana and Alta Vista are established near the base of the mountains, supported by a network of water and power infrastructure. The Owens River Gorge dominates the eastern section, with its Powerhouse and Surge Tank indicating the critical role of hydroelectric management. This area is heavily defined by its industrial and agricultural utility, from the Sewage Disposal Pond facilities to the numerous livestock enclosures and Corrals found along Birchim Lane and Pine Creek Road.

To the south, the Tungsten Hills reveal a history of extraction, containing the Western Mine, Round Valley Mine, and Little Shot Mine. This concentration of mining activity, paired with the Round Valley School and recreational sites like the Pleasant Valley Campground, illustrates a community balanced between resource industry and high-altitude life. Historical transit routes, including the Sherwin Grade and Old Sherwin Road, trace the difficult climb northward toward the Mono County line.