Bishop in Inyo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Izaak Walton Park
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 5, 2025
1. Izaak Walton Park Marker
This property, originally part of a saltgrass meadow and riparian woodland strip along the south fork of Bishop Creek, was purchased by the City of Los Angeles in 1929.
In 1950, the Department of Water and Power leased this property to the local chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America. The league was named in honor of English biographer Izaak Walton (1593-1683). Walton is probably best known as the author of "The Compleat Angler" (1653), a classic guide to the joys of fishing and one of the most reprinted books in the history of British letters. Walton himself, however, rarely participated in the activity.
Throughout the 1940's and 1950's, members of the Bishop Izaak Walton League devoted much time and effort in predator control measures to protect and enhance the upland game species of the region.
Today, this property is leased to the County of Inyo, whose Department of Parks and Recreation maintains the park facility.
This land provided for your enjoyment by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
Erected by Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
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Location. 37° 21.664′ N, 118° 26.536′ W. Marker is in Bishop, California, in Inyo County. It is on Line Street 0.3 miles west of Meadow Lane, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3600 W Line St, Bishop CA 93514, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Manor Market (approx. 0.3 miles away); San Francis Ranch (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lynching of the Convicts (approx. 1.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Bishop (approx. 2.4 miles away); The Mule (approx. 2½ miles away); Horace Marden Albright
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 5, 2025
2. Izaak Walton Park Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Dangerous Arrest (was approx. 2½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Izaak Walton Park. The Izaak Walton League of America is an environmental organization that promotes natural resource protection and outdoor recreation, founded in 1922 by a group of concerned anglers and hunters.
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 5, 2025
3. Izaak Walton Park
Photographed by Craig Baker, November 5, 2025
4. Izaak Walton Park
Along the south fork of Bishop Creek.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 7, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
