Mono County, California
Mono County is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada. The county is known for its dramatic mountain scenery, alpine lakes, and wide-open landscapes.
Mammoth Lakes is the main destination, attracting visitors with excellent skiing and snowboarding in winter and hiking, mountain biking, and other outdoor activities during the warmer months. Mono Lake is another standout attraction, famous for its unusual limestone tufa towers rising from the water.
Highway 395 runs through Mono County, providing a scenic route through the eastern Sierra. With a population of just over 13,000, the county remains sparsely populated, but visitors come year-round for world-class fishing, hiking, skiing, and mountain scenery around Mammoth Mountain.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Mono County |
| County Seat | Bridgeport |
| Etymology | Named after the Mono Lake and the Mono people, a Native American tribe |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, Lee Vining, June Lake, Mono City |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 395, State Route 120, State Route 167 |
| FIPS Code | 06-051 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 3,186 square miles (Land: 3,181 sq mi, Water: 5 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Inyo County (South), Fresno County (Southwest), Madera County (Southwest), Tuolumne County (West), Alpine County (Northwest), Douglas County, Nevada (North), Lyon County, Nevada (Northeast), Mineral County, Nevada (East), Esmeralda County, Nevada (Southeast) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
| State | California |
| Population | Approximately 13,000 |
| Coordinates | 37.7904° N, 118.9543° W |
| Major Landmarks | Mono Lake, Mammoth Mountain, Yosemite National Park, Bodie State Historic Park |
PHYSICAL MAP
Mono County Topographic Map
This topographic map highlights Monterey County’s rugged Big Sur coastline, fertile Salinas Valley, and steep Santa Lucia Mountains. The detailed contours reveal the county’s dramatic changes in elevation from the Pacific coast to the inland valleys.
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Mono County Satellite Map
This topographic map highlights Monterey County’s rugged Big Sur coastline, fertile Salinas Valley, and steep Santa Lucia Mountains. The detailed contours reveal the county’s dramatic changes in elevation from the Pacific coast to the inland valleys.
OUTLINE MAP
Mono County Blank Map
This topographic map highlights Monterey County’s rugged Big Sur coastline, fertile Salinas Valley, and steep Santa Lucia Mountains. The detailed contours reveal the county’s dramatic changes in elevation from the Pacific coast to the inland valleys.
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