Inyo County, Administrative county in California, United States
The county spans 26,488 square kilometers across eastern California, containing both the highest and lowest points of elevation in the contiguous United States.
Established in 1866, Inyo County expanded its territory by incorporating parts of Mono County in 1870 and sections from Kern and San Bernardino Counties in 1872.
The name Inyo originates from the Mono language, meaning 'home of the great spirit', reflecting the Native American heritage of this region.
Independence serves as the county seat, while Bishop remains the single incorporated city, providing essential administrative services for the 19,016 residents.
Death Valley National Park and Mount Whitney exist within the county borders, representing extreme temperature and elevation variations in North America.
Location: California
Inception: 1866
Capital city: Independence
Shares border with: Tulare County, Mono County, Esmeralda County, Nye County, Clark County, San Bernardino County, Kern County, Fresno County
Website: http://countyofinyo.org
GPS coordinates: 36.58333,-117.41667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:59
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General Sherman
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Sequoia National Park
121.3 km
Methuselah
112 km
Sailing stones
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Chicken Ranch
142.7 km
Devils Hole
102.3 km
Charleston Peak
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Sedan Crater
138.8 km
Barker Ranch
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Rainbow Canyon
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Scotty's Castle
50.4 km
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
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President
119.3 km
Yucca Mountain
94.6 km
Racetrack Playa
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Mount Whitney Trail
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Moro Rock
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Dante's View
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Mount Williamson
80.3 km
Telescope Peak
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Mineral King
106.8 km
Amargosa Opera House and Hotel
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Ubehebe Crater
47.6 km
High Sierra Trail
107.7 km
North Palisade
113.1 km
Fossil Falls
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Darwin Falls
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