2015 Map of Tungsten Hills

About this map

Tungsten Hills rises as a prominent topographical feature in this eastern Sierra Nevada landscape, where the high desert meets the steep alpine slopes of the Inyo National Forest. The map documents a complex system of drainage and grazing history, defined by a sequence of high-altitude grassy areas including Longley Meadow, Sharps Meadow, and McGee Meadow. These clearings, fed by permanent water sources like Horton Cr and Birch Cr, indicate the historical importance of seasonal pasturing in this arid region. The presence of Tungsten City Rd in the northeast suggests the area's twentieth-century industrial ties to mining, while the intricate network of the Bishop Cr system—including the Middle Fork Bishop Cr and S Fork Bishop Cr—highlights the vital role of water management and hydroelectric potential in the Owens Valley watershed.