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2018 Map of Sulphur Pond

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Sulphur Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Mono Lake dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, its expansive shoreline meeting the arid terrain of Mono Valley. The area is defined by its thermal features and essential water sources, most notably the network around Warm Springs and the secluded Walford Springs. High desert infrastructure is sparse but critical, represented by the long stretch of Pole Line Rd cutting across the northern sections, which connects these remote outposts to the broader Mono County region.

Within the Inyo National Forest, the topography includes the namesake Sulphur Pond, accessible via rugged tracks like North Shore Access and East Shore Road. This survey documents a fragile ecosystem where water determines the path of every road and trail, from the Warm Springs-East route to the springs themselves. The map provides a detailed look at the interface between the lake's receding shoreline and the protected federal lands of the Eastern Sierra.