2015 Map of Toms Place

About this map

Toms Place serves as a central point in this high-altitude landscape where the Sierra Nevada meets the volcanic tableland of the eastern Owens Valley. The geography is defined by the sharp descent of the Owens River into the Owens River Gorge, a canyon formed through the Bishop Tuff Cutoff and other complex geological layers. This 2015 survey illustrates the modern layout of residential enclaves such as Aspen Springs and the recreation-oriented settlements near Lake Crowley, including South Landing. Transportation patterns are dictated by the terrain, with routes like the Old Sherwin Grade and the Casa Diablo Cutoff navigating the elevation changes around Sherwin Summit. From the meadows of Inyo National Forest to the specialized cattle and horse operations at Sky Meadow Ranch, the map reveals how human presence is carefully integrated into the drainage basins of Rock Creek and Birch Creek.