Map of June Lake, California by USGS, 1994 – Grant Lake, Mono Basin & Inyo National Forest
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Titled “June Lake,” this U.S. Geological Survey quadrangle presents one of the most alluring alpine landscapes of eastern California, mapped at the...
Continue readingTitled “June Lake,” this U.S. Geological Survey quadrangle presents one of the most alluring alpine landscapes of eastern California, mapped at the precise 1:24,000 scale for which the agency is renowned. The map is dated 1994 and bears a 1997 imprint, capturing the geography of the area at a moment when June Lake had long been established as both a mountain community and a gateway to Sierra Nevada recreation. Its focus is the luminous chain of water, forest, and granite terrain around June Lake, Grant Lake, and the surrounding high country. Through crisp linework, standardized symbols, and carefully graded topographic detail, the sheet transforms a celebrated vacation landscape into a disciplined scientific portrait of elevation, access, and natural form.
The U.S. Geological Survey brought to this map more than a century of cartographic authority. Founded in 1879, the USGS became the principal federal institution for surveying the nation’s terrain, mineral resources, waterways, and natural hazards, and its topographic quadrangles remain among the most influential American maps ever produced. Here, that institutional precision is visible in the measured contour intervals, the clear classification of roads and trails, and the meticulous delineation of watercourses, forest boundaries, and elevations. Rather than presenting the Sierra Nevada as scenery alone, the map renders it as an intelligible physical system—summits, bluffs, drainages, lakes, and routes all placed in exact relation to one another.
At the heart of the sheet is June Lake itself, a destination prized for its clear mountain waters, fishing, boating, and proximity to winter skiing. Nearby Grant Lake and Scenic Lake extend the map’s aquatic character, each set within the dramatic relief that defines this part of the Sierra Nevada. The contour lines describe steep slopes rising from lake basins toward prominent high points such as Lake Peak, while shaded relief and color reinforce the sense of mountainous terrain. The result is especially evocative: valleys, shorelines, and ridgelines emerge with both technical clarity and visual grace, revealing why this region has drawn travelers, hikers, anglers, and skiers for generations.
The map also situates June Lake within a broader geographic and ecological setting, where the Sierra Nevada descends toward the Mono Basin. This transition is one of California’s most distinctive landscapes, joining forested alpine slopes, volcanic and glacial landforms, and the arid basin country to the east. The presence of Inyo National Forest lands underscores the area’s public character and its importance for recreation, conservation, watershed protection, and habitat. Forest roads, trails, section lines, and elevation points chart the practical geography of movement through the terrain, while the lakes and ridges speak to deeper natural histories shaped by ice, tectonics, and high-elevation weather.
As a historical document of the 1990s landscape, “June Lake” offers more than route-finding utility; it preserves a carefully observed snapshot of a popular mountain region at the close of the twentieth century. Roads, trails, forest boundaries, developed areas, and named natural features together record patterns of access and land use that may have since shifted with changing recreation, environmental management, and community growth. Its traditional topographic style—color-coded hydrography, contour modeling, standardized legends, and symbolic clarity—belongs to the mature era of printed USGS mapping. For collectors and admirers of the Sierra Nevada, it is a richly informative depiction of water, rock, forest, and mountain passage.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- June Lake
- Grant Lake
- Mono Basin
- Inyo National Forest
- Sierra Nevada Mountains
- Scenic Lake
- Lake Peak
- Various hiking trails
- Roads, including forest roads
- Elevation points, including peaks and bluffs
- National Forest land sections
Historical context & cartographic details
- Produced by the US Geological Survey, this historical 1:24,000 topographical map showcases June Lake in California and its surrounding area.
- The map is dated 1994 and carries a 1997 imprint.
- Created by the US Geological Survey, an agency known for scientific research and data on natural resources, geography, and natural hazards.
- The map highlights June Lake, a scenic area known for recreational activities such as fishing and skiing.
- Features a traditional topographic design, including contour lines that indicate elevation changes and shaded relief to represent terrain.
- Includes a clear legend and symbols area for roads, trails, and bodies of water.
- Presents lake and mountainous terrain characteristic of the Sierra Nevada region.
- Reflects the area’s geography as of 1994, offering a historical snapshot of land use and natural features in a popular recreational area.
- Uses color and symbols to support navigation and understanding of the area’s geography and topography.
Looking for a particular place? Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, ask our workshop to check before you order.
Detailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. See personalised map examples.
Every piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
With its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? Explore our collection of rare old and vintage maps to discover another place, period or style.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Titled “June Lake,” this U.S. Geological Survey quadrangle presents one of the most alluring alpine landscapes of eastern California, mapped at the precise 1:24,000 scale for which the agency is renowned. The map is dated 1994 and bears a 1997 imprint, capturing the geography of the area at a moment when June Lake had long been established as both a mountain community and a gateway to Sierra Nevada recreation. Its focus is the luminous chain of water, forest, and granite terrain around June Lake, Grant Lake, and the surrounding high country. Through crisp linework, standardized symbols, and carefully graded topographic detail, the sheet transforms a celebrated vacation landscape into a disciplined scientific portrait of elevation, access, and natural form.
The U.S. Geological Survey brought to this map more than a century of cartographic authority. Founded in 1879, the USGS became the principal federal institution for surveying the nation’s terrain, mineral resources, waterways, and natural hazards, and its topographic quadrangles remain among the most influential American maps ever produced. Here, that institutional precision is visible in the measured contour intervals, the clear classification of roads and trails, and the meticulous delineation of watercourses, forest boundaries, and elevations. Rather than presenting the Sierra Nevada as scenery alone, the map renders it as an intelligible physical system—summits, bluffs, drainages, lakes, and routes all placed in exact relation to one another.
At the heart of the sheet is June Lake itself, a destination prized for its clear mountain waters, fishing, boating, and proximity to winter skiing. Nearby Grant Lake and Scenic Lake extend the map’s aquatic character, each set within the dramatic relief that defines this part of the Sierra Nevada. The contour lines describe steep slopes rising from lake basins toward prominent high points such as Lake Peak, while shaded relief and color reinforce the sense of mountainous terrain. The result is especially evocative: valleys, shorelines, and ridgelines emerge with both technical clarity and visual grace, revealing why this region has drawn travelers, hikers, anglers, and skiers for generations.
The map also situates June Lake within a broader geographic and ecological setting, where the Sierra Nevada descends toward the Mono Basin. This transition is one of California’s most distinctive landscapes, joining forested alpine slopes, volcanic and glacial landforms, and the arid basin country to the east. The presence of Inyo National Forest lands underscores the area’s public character and its importance for recreation, conservation, watershed protection, and habitat. Forest roads, trails, section lines, and elevation points chart the practical geography of movement through the terrain, while the lakes and ridges speak to deeper natural histories shaped by ice, tectonics, and high-elevation weather.
As a historical document of the 1990s landscape, “June Lake” offers more than route-finding utility; it preserves a carefully observed snapshot of a popular mountain region at the close of the twentieth century. Roads, trails, forest boundaries, developed areas, and named natural features together record patterns of access and land use that may have since shifted with changing recreation, environmental management, and community growth. Its traditional topographic style—color-coded hydrography, contour modeling, standardized legends, and symbolic clarity—belongs to the mature era of printed USGS mapping. For collectors and admirers of the Sierra Nevada, it is a richly informative depiction of water, rock, forest, and mountain passage.
Cities, towns and places on this map
- June Lake
- Grant Lake
- Mono Basin
- Inyo National Forest
- Sierra Nevada Mountains
- Scenic Lake
- Lake Peak
- Various hiking trails
- Roads, including forest roads
- Elevation points, including peaks and bluffs
- National Forest land sections
Historical context & cartographic details
- Produced by the US Geological Survey, this historical 1:24,000 topographical map showcases June Lake in California and its surrounding area.
- The map is dated 1994 and carries a 1997 imprint.
- Created by the US Geological Survey, an agency known for scientific research and data on natural resources, geography, and natural hazards.
- The map highlights June Lake, a scenic area known for recreational activities such as fishing and skiing.
- Features a traditional topographic design, including contour lines that indicate elevation changes and shaded relief to represent terrain.
- Includes a clear legend and symbols area for roads, trails, and bodies of water.
- Presents lake and mountainous terrain characteristic of the Sierra Nevada region.
- Reflects the area’s geography as of 1994, offering a historical snapshot of land use and natural features in a popular recreational area.
- Uses color and symbols to support navigation and understanding of the area’s geography and topography.
Looking for a particular place? Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, ask our workshop to check before you order.
Detailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
Where personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. See personalised map examples.
Every piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
With its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? Explore our collection of rare old and vintage maps to discover another place, period or style.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
Many of our maps and art prints are chosen as thoughtful gifts for homes, offices, studies and meaningful places.
Choose a framed option for the easiest ready-to-hang gift, or choose an unframed print if the recipient may prefer to select their own frame.
We make orders locally in 23 countries around the world, so gifts can often be produced close to the recipient. This helps them arrive faster, travel more safely, and avoid customs or import duty surprises.
- We can deliver directly to the recipient
- Framed pieces arrive ready to hang
- Unframed prints are carefully packed in a strong protective tube
- Almost every order is made locally, for faster, safer gifting
- 90-day returns give the recipient time to decide
If you are not sure what to choose, please contact us. We can help you pick the right map, size, finish or delivery option.
Most orders are made locally and delivered in around 2–3 working days, depending on the product, size and destination.
We print and frame maps and artwork in 23 countries around the world, so your order is usually made close to you or your recipient. That means faster delivery, less time in transit, and no customs or import duty surprises.
Personalised and customised pieces usually take an extra 1–2 working days, because we prepare your design and send it to you for approval before printing.
Very large framed orders can take a little longer, as they need extra care in production and delivery.
Every order is carefully packaged: unframed prints are sent in a strong protective tube, while framed pieces are securely packed with protective materials around the frame.
If you need your order by a particular date, please contact us before ordering. We’ll check the best production route and delivery option for your location.
Express delivery is available at checkout for most countries. Next-day delivery is available in the UK, US, Singapore and the UAE.
Your order is covered by our 90-day returns policy and 10-year guarantee.
Our standard frame is a gallery-style black ash hardwood frame, with a simple, modern look. It is approximately 20mm (0.8in) wide. You can also view some lovely customer photos of framed maps and art.
We use super-clear acrylic glazing, also known as Perspex or Acrylite, instead of traditional glass. It is lighter, safer, and has lower reflectivity, giving the artwork a clearer, cleaner appearance.
Six standard frame colours are available at no extra cost: black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold. Custom framing and mounting/matting is also available for customers looking for something more specific.
Most maps, art prints, and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced wooden box frame, and then float the piece within a wooden outer frame. The finished result is beautifully presented, with no glazing between you and the artwork.
All frames are supplied ready to hang, with either string or brackets fitted to the back. Very large frames will include heavy-duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We can also supply old maps and artwork on canvas, foam board, cotton rag, and other materials.
If you would prefer to frame your map or artwork yourself, please read our size guide before ordering.
Every Unique Maps piece begins with an authentic cartographic source or an original design from our London studio.
For our historic maps, we source rare originals from libraries, archives, auction houses and private collections around the world. We carefully restore each map for print—repairing age-related damage, balancing colour and improving clarity while preserving its original detail, texture and character.
Once restored, the map is prepared for your chosen size and finish. Your piece is then printed and, where selected, framed close to its delivery destination.
Our map prints use acid-free 200gsm archival matte paper and fade-resistant pigment inks, creating a rich, non-glossy finish designed to last. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
Canvas, cotton-rag and other specialist presentations are also available. Learn more about our materials and finishes.
Personalising your map
You can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. For personalised designs, we send a proof before printing and you can request changes before approval.
For more complex bespoke commissions, contact our design team.
Original or Aged
Choose Original for true-to-source colour, or Aged for a warmer, richer antique character created with our specialist ageing process. See examples of our Aged maps.
We’ve been restoring and producing maps and art prints since 1984, and we stand behind every piece.
Every order is covered by our 10-year guarantee and damage-free delivery guarantee. If your piece arrives damaged, we’ll replace or remake it free of charge. If anything else isn’t right, contact our workshop team and we’ll put it right promptly.
See our returns and refund policy for full details.
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