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Owens Valley
Cartago![]() Cartago is located on the west side of Owens Lake 3 miles north of Olancha, at an elevation of 3629 feet
* Topography of the area is generally flat and at an elevation of 3,600'. * Ruins of an old soda ash processing plant are on the southwest side of the wildlife area. Old dikes 3'-4' high extend into Owens Lake bed and encircle ponds which were once used as soda evaporators. Snowy plovers nest on the salt pans. * California Department of Fish & Game Gallery ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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