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2018 Map of The Elbow

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

East Walker River dominates the landscape as it winds through this portion of the Toiyabe National Forest, cutting through deep drainages along the Nevada-California border. This high-desert terrain is defined by its steep canyon walls and seasonal watercourses like Red Wash Cr and Rough Cr. The map highlights a significant bend in the river known as The Elbow, a location with a distinct topography that historically influenced movement through the area.

Evidence of historical transit is found in the Elbow Stage route, which skirts the eastern ridges above the river. The southern portion of the sheet is marked by various Masonic Disp designations, indicating specific land divisions or administrative points near the intersection of Lyon, Mineral, and Mono counties. Significant landmarks such as Sonoma Canyon and East Canyon provide a detailed look at the geographic features that shaped the ranching and resource-extraction history of this remote borderland.