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2018 Map of Uhlmeyer Spring

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Uhlmeyer Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Monola sits at the southwestern edge of this landscape, positioned where the floor of the Owens Valley meets the rising slopes of the White- Inyo Range. This territory is defined by its critical water sources, with Uhlmeyer Spring, Wilkerson Springs, and Batchelder Spring providing essential points of relief in a high-elevation desert environment. The presence of these named springs suggests their importance for historical travel and livestock management within the Inyo National Forest.

Major transit corridors like Death Valley Road and the route through Westgard Pass carve through the steep topography, connecting the valley to the higher reaches of the range. The map details the complex drainage systems of Soldier Canyon and Crooked Road Canyon, which channel seasonal runoff toward the Owens River. These features illustrate the traditional paths taken by early explorers and settlers navigating the difficult passage between the Owens Valley and the high desert interior.