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.