1984 Map of Sourdough Spring

About this map

Myers Ranch sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape, where steep topography transitions into the broad expanse of Long Valley. This 1980s-era survey documents a region defined by its isolation and specialized land use, primarily shared between mining operations and the vast U S Naval Reservation which dominates the southern half of the quadrangle. The map captures the rugged drainage patterns of Goler Canyon and Wingate Wash, providing essential context for the hydraulic network surrounding Sourdough Spring. Resource extraction is evident through the placement of the Lotus Mine and Red Hill Mine, marking points of historical prospecting near the Panamint Valley. The presence of the Inyo Co San Bernardino Co line underscores the remote political geography of these desert basins.