2021 Map of Westgard Pass

About this map

Westgard Pass serves as a critical high-altitude corridor between the White Mountains and the Inyo Mountains within the Inyo National Forest. This 2021 survey illustrates a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and a network of primitive trails and mining-era remnants. The presence of the Mollie Gibson Mine near Mollie Gibson Canyon highlights the area's prospecting history, while named water sources like Black Canyon Spring and Montenegro Spring indicate the scarce but vital riparian points in the White-Inyo Range. Deep canyons such as Marble Canyon and Poleta Canyon carve through the terrain, linked by routes like Black Canyon Road. The map also captures the distinct transition at Cedar Flat, where the topography briefly levels out before the ascent toward Black Mtn.