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1987 Map of Waucoba Spring

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Waucoba Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Opal Mine and numerous unnamed prospects characterize this high-desert landscape in Inyo County during the late 20th century. Most of the terrain is situated within the Inyo National Forest, where steep ridges and deep drainages define the topography. The map reveals a network of canyons, most notably Marble Canyon and Opal Canyon, which cut through the uplifted terrain toward broader basins like Jackass Flats.

Evidence of mineral exploration is widespread, with small-scale mining activity scattered across the eastern slopes of the Saline Range. Water remains a critical and rare resource in this environment, with Waucoba Spring serving as a vital point of interest near Waucoba Canyon. The absence of developed townsites and the reliance on unimproved roads and trails reflect the remote, industrial nature of this portion of the California desert.