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1994 Map of White Mtn. Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

White Mountains high-altitude terrain dominates this 1990s survey, defined by the stark transition from valley floors to the scientific outposts of the summit. The White Mtn Research Sta Summit Laboratory University of California stands at the crest, representing decades of atmospheric and biological research. Below the peaks, the landscape is shaped by water management and mineral extraction, featuring an Aqueduct, Ditch, and the Intake Reservoir that channel resources through the arid slopes.

Settlement is sparse, anchored by the Hill Ranch at the edge of the mountains. The industrial history of the region is evident in the presence of the Open Pit Mine, Hope Pit Mine, and the deep Jeffrey Mine Canyon. These features, along with expansive plateaus like Pellissier Flats, illustrate a rugged environment utilized for both scientific inquiry and resource harvesting within the Inyo National Forest.