Near Mammoth Lakes in Mono County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Convict Lake
Erected 1974 by Bodie Chapter, E Clampus Vitus and Mono County Board of Supervisors.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1793.
Location. 37° 35.687′ N, 118° 51.115′ W. Marker is near Mammoth Lakes, California, in Mono County. Marker is on Convict Lake Road west of U.S. 395, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mammoth Lakes CA 93546, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tragedy at Convict Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); McGee Mountain Rope Tow #34 (approx. 3.3 miles away); Casa Diablo (approx. 4.7 miles away); Crowley Lake (approx. 5.6 miles away); Margaret & Emmett Hayden Cabin (approx. 6.7 miles away); Temple of Folly (approx. 6.7 miles away); Old French Trail (approx. 6.9 miles away); Old Mammoth Saloon (approx. 7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mammoth Lakes.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 27,541 times since then and 359 times this year. Last updated on June 12, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. It was the Marker of the Week July 22, 2007. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 4. submitted on February 7, 2007, by Nina Sunseri of Ridgecrest, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.