Inyo County Map, California, USA

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Map of Inyo County - Inyo County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. Inyo County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Inyo County located in the map, major cities in Inyo county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Inyo County Map, California

Map of Inyo County, California, United States

About Inyo County Map, California: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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  • About Inyo County, California

    Inyo County is a county located in the eastern part of the state of California in the United States. Its county seat is Independence. The county is known for its rugged terrain, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Death Valley National Park, and the White Mountains.

    Inyo County has a population of approximately 18,000 people and covers an area of about 10,181 square miles. The county is largely rural, with vast stretches of open space and natural beauty.Inyo County was established on 1866.

    Independence is the largest community in Inyo County and serves as the county seat. Other communities in the county include Bishop, Lone Pine, and Big Pine.

    Facts about Inyo County, California

    CountryUnited States
    StateCalifornia
    RegionEastern California (Owens Valley & Sierra Nevada)
    County SeatIndependence
    Named AfterInyo Mountains
    Established1866
    Organized1866
    Coordinates36.5111° N, 117.4108° W
    Total Area10,227 sq mi
    Land Area10,181 sq mi
    Water Area46 sq mi
    Population (2020)18,546
    Population RankOne of the least populous counties in California
    Major CommunitiesBishop, Lone Pine, Independence
    Main IndustriesTourism, Government Services, Outdoor Recreation
    Major AirportEastern Sierra Regional Airport
    Time ZonePacific Time (UTC−08:00)
    Known ForDeath Valley National Park (part), Mount Whitney, Owens Valley, Scenic desert and mountain landscapes
    Websitehttps://www.inyocounty.us

    Ctities and Towns in Inyo County

    City NameTypePopulation (2020)Pop. DensityAreaIncorporated
    BishopCity3,8192,053.2/sq mi (792.8/km2)1.86 sq mi (4.8 km2)May 6, 1903

    Places to Visit in Inyo County

    Top places to visit in Inyo includes Zabriskie Point, Ancient Bristlecone Pine, Ubehebe Crater, Badwater Basin, Manzanar, Mobius Arch Loop Trailhead, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Eastern Sierra Visitor Center, Bishop Pass Trailhead, Golden Canyon Trailhead, Mosaic Canyon Trail, Titus Canyon Road, Wildrose Charcoal Kilns, Laws Railroad Museum, Mount Whitney, Darwin Falls, Eureka Dunes, Lone Pine Lake .

    Highways in Inyo County

    U.S. Route 6, U.S. Route 395, State Route 127, State Route 136, State Route 168, State Route 178, State Route 190.

    Nearest Airports

    Nearest airport of Inyo is Eastern Sierra Regional Airport.