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1990 Map of Tungsten Hills

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Tungsten Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Mining operations and recreation intersect in the Tungsten Hills region of Inyo National Forest on this 1990 survey. The landscape is defined by its industrial history, specifically a cluster of mines in the northern canyons including the Aeroplane Mine, Tungsten Blue Mine, and White Caps Mine. These sites sit alongside a complex system of infrastructure, including a Tailings Pond and several aqueducts and penstocks that channel water from sources like Bishop Creek.

Transitioning from industrial to recreational use, the southern portion of the map showcases public lands within the John Muir Wilderness. High-elevation meadows such as Sharps Meadow and Wells Upper Meadow offer a contrast to the rugged mine-scarred slopes. Seasonal camps such as Big Trees Campground and Forks Campground serve as access points for the numerous creeks and springs, including Horton Creek and McGee Creek, that drain the surrounding mountains.