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1958 Map of Waucoba Spring

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Waucoba Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Nikolaus Eureka Mine and the Harris and Steady Mine mark the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape in Inyo County, California. This 1958 survey captures a remote region where the Saline Range meets the expansive Eureka Valley, dominated by geological formations and specialized mining activity. A network of Jeep Trails and Loretta Road provide the only access through the arid terrain, connecting points of interest such as the Opal Mine in Opal Canyon to more open areas like Jackass Flats and Whippoorwill Flat.

The presence of Waucoba Spring in the southern sector serves as a vital water source within the Inyo National Forest boundaries, anchoring a landscape characterized by steep canyons and shifting Sand Dunes. The map detail highlights the isolation of mid-century prospecting and high-altitude valleys like Cowhorn Valley and Joshua Flats, offering a clear view of the topographic constraints that defined life and industry in this portion of the White-Inyo Range.