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1951 Map of Waucoba Mtn.

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Waucoba Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Owens River corridor and its industrial evolution are captured here in the early 1950s, showing a landscape defined by water management and mineral extraction. The presence of the Tinemaha Reservoir and Sanders Slough highlights the critical role of water in Inyo County, while the Southern Pacific (Dismantled) railroad tracks trace the path of former supply lines through the valley. High-altitude mining operations such as the Montezuma Mine, Blake Mine, and Riche Mine dot the slopes of the Inyo Mountains, linked by the winding Loretto Road.

High plateaus like Harkless Flat and Papoose Flat sit between peaks like Waucoba Mtn, illustrating the varied terrain from valley floor to alpine summits. Genealogists can find historic local landmarks including the Graham Ranch (Site) and the Toll House, which speak to early transit and settlement patterns. Numerous springs, such as McMurry Spring and Mule Spring, remain vital markers in this arid environment.