1987 Map of Uhlmeyer Spring

About this map

The Owens River flows through the floor of the Owens Valley in this late-twentieth-century study of the high desert interface between the White Mountains and the Inyo Mountains. The landscape is defined by its water sources and mining history, with vital watering holes such as Wilkerson Springs, Uhlmeyer Spring, and Batchelder Spring punctuating the arid terrain. Human activity is evidenced by scattered Prospects, a Mine, and Gravel Pits located near the National Forest Boundary. A complex network of 4wd tracks provides the primary access through steep drainages like Soldier Canyon and Crooked Road Canyon. This provisional survey preserves the topographical details of the Inyo National Forest as it existed in the 1980s, emphasizing the reliance on natural springs and rugged trail systems for navigation and resource extraction.