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| 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:
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| 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: From Los Angeles: ~283mi (456km) — 4.8hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |