2015 Map of Sylvania Mountains

About this map

The Sylvania Mountains straddle the desert borderlands between Inyo County and Nevada, defining a landscape of deep canyons and seasonal drainages. This high-elevation terrain is centered around the settlement of Sylvania, where the topography breaks into significant features such as Sylvania Canyon, White Cliff Canyon, and Cucomungo Canyon. Water sources are sparse but critical, evidenced by the named points like Mud Spring, Log Spring, and Carpenter Spring that occur along the mountain flanks. Transportation through this remote stretch relies on primitive routes, notably Pigeon Springs Rd and Buster Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. The map captures the intersection of the Nevada California state line and the Esmeralda Co Inyo Co boundary, illustrating how political borders cut across these prominent geological formations.