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1984 Map of Toms Place

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Toms Place
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Lake Crowley and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the eastern Sierra Nevada dominate this 1984 survey. The map details the complex water management and recreation landscape at the edge of Long Valley, where the Long Valley Dam regulates the reservoir and the Owens River enters the dramatic Owens River Gorge. Small settlements and seasonal outposts like Toms Place, Aspen Springs, and South Landing are positioned along the transit corridors and creek drainages that serve as gateways to the wilderness.

Protection of the landscape is a primary theme, with clear boundaries for the John Muir Wilderness and the Inyo National Forest. Numerous backcountry facilities, such as Iris Meadow Campground and Big Meadow Campground, indicate the area's importance for mountain access. The inclusion of the Old Sherwin Grade Road and various radio facilities near Wheeler Crest highlights the intersection of early transportation routes and modern infrastructure in this high-relief environment.