Mayfield Canyon Battleground!

Mayfield Canyon Battleground
Landmark #211 Inyo County Visited: October 1, 2012 Plaque?  NO. 🙁
What is it? Nothing so far as I could tell!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: On April 8, 1862, a body of troopers and settlers entered Mayfield Canyon (named for one of the settlers) to fight the Indians supposed to be there. However, the Indians had evacuated the canyon so the group made camp at its mouth. The next day they went up the canyon again, but this time they were forced to retreat to Owens Valley.

OTHER TIDBITS: This battle was part of the greater Owens Valley Indian War, which lasted from 1861 until 1866. It was one of the short-lived victories by the local Paiute, who routed the Army soldiers, killing Colonel William Mayfield and cavalry trooper, Christopher Gillespie, in the process!

How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Become a member of the Friends of the Eastern California Museum!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
Mayfield Canyon
0.2 mi N of Farmer Wells Meadow Ranger Station
1.5 mi NW from intersection of Pine Creek Rd and North Round Valley Rd, then 1.5 mi N on Ranger Station Rd to site
15 mi NW of Bishop, CA 93514

ANNOTATIONS:
That’s correct as far as I can tell!

From Los Angeles: ~283mi (456km) — 4.8hrs
From Sacramento: ~272mi (438km) — 4.6hrs
From San Diego: ~370mi (596km) — 6.2hrs
From San Francisco: ~357mi (575km) — 6hrs

When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

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