2012 Map of Sylvania Canyon

About this map

Sylvania Canyon cuts through this high-desert landscape in the remote eastern reaches of Inyo County, California, bordering the Nevada state line. This 2012 survey illustrates the sparse, drainage-defined terrain of the Great Basin, where seasonal watercourses like Palmetto Wash and Willow Wash have carved distinct paths across the arid floor. Human presence is light, marked primarily by the traverse of Eureka Valley Rd as it navigates the alluvial fans. The map provides a precise look at the land's hydrology and contours just after the turn of the 21st century, offering a clear record of the area's physical geography in a region known for its isolation and mining history.