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1994 Map of Westgard Pass

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Westgard Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

High-altitude mining claims and ecological preserves define this 1994 revision of the White and Inyo Mountains. The northern reach of the sheet is dominated by the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, indicating the unique botanical value of this high-desert environment. Below these ridges, the landscape is scarred by extractive history, with numerous mining sites such as the Grandview Mine and the Gray Eagle Mine suggesting a period of intense mineral exploration.

Transit through the region is centered on Westgard Pass, a critical corridor connecting the deep canyons. The presence of several camping or specialized use areas at Cedar Flat, including the Juniper Group and Fossil Group, highlights the transition toward recreational and scientific land use in the late 20th century. Water sources like Montenegro Spring and Black Canyon Spring provide vital landmarks in a terrain characterized by deep drainage systems like Redding Canyon and Mollie Gibson Canyon.