Inyo County Map, California
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Inyo County, California
Inyo County is a land of extremes. It’s home to both the lowest and the highest points in the contiguous United States. I mean it’s a beast of a county.
It runs from Death Valley all the way up to Mammoth Lakes. That’s like going from the lowest point in North America to the Sierra Nevada, all in one county. Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states, is here. So is a big chunk of Death Valley.
To say the least, Inyo County is mostly desert and mountains. If you like extreme landscapes and few neighbors, Inyo is your place.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Inyo County |
| County Seat | Independence |
| Population | Approximately 18,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Lone Pine, Big Pine, Cerro Gordo, Death Valley Junction, Keeler, Olanca, Furnace Creek, Trona, Shoshone, Tecopa |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 395, State Route 178, State Route 190, State Route 127 |
| FIPS Code | 06-023 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 10,141 square miles (Land: 10,181 sq mi, Water: 43 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Mono County (North), Esmeralda County, Nevada (East), San Bernardino County (South), Kern County (Southwest), Tulare County (West), Fresno County (West) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
| State | California |
| Coordinates | 36.8102° N, 118.1946° W |
| Etymology | The name “Inyo” is derived from a Native American word meaning “dwelling place of the great spirit” |
| Major Landmarks | Death Valley National Park, Mount Whitney, White Mountains, Inyo National Forest |
| Website | Inyo County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Inyo County Topographic Map
Zoom in on our topographic map to appreciate Inyo County’s extreme elevation differences. Would you believe this terrain includes both the lowest and highest points in the contiguous United States? By the way, this my favorite topo map in the United States of America.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Inyo County Satellite Map
Between mountain ranges lies an extreme desert landscape revealed in this satellite view. Death Valley appears as a light-colored basin while the Sierra Nevada forms a dark barrier westward.
OUTLINE MAP
Inyo County Blank Map
This blank map displays Inyo County’s elongated outline stretching along eastern California. The narrow county extends from Death Valley to the high Sierra Nevada along the Nevada border.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 6 neighboring counties of Inyo County:
California County Map
Ever wonder how California’s 58 counties stack up? Our California county map lays them all out, from the coast to the deserts. Take a look and find the ones you know — and maybe a few you don’t.