2021 Map of Toms Place

About this map

Toms Place and the surrounding high-altitude settlements of Crowley Lake and Sunny Slopes are depicted in this 2021 survey of the Eastern Sierra. The landscape is defined by the dramatic descent of the Owens River into the Owens River Gorge, a canyon complex that separates the Volcanic Tableland from the rising peaks of the Sierra Nevada. To the west, the expansive Lake Crowley serves as a central hydrological feature, fed by Hilton Cr, Whisky Cr, and Crooked Cr. The map details the local road and trail network that navigates these steep elevation changes, including the historic Old Sherwin Grade and the Lower Rock Creek Trail. Further south, the residential enclaves of Aspen Springs and Swall Meadows sit perched near Wheeler Ridge, while hikers and researchers can trace paths through Whisky Canyon, Sand Canyon, and across Sherwin Summit.