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Independence.

Its Census reference point is in Upper Owens Valley, within Central Basin and Range. Lone Pine lies about 19 miles south of Independence by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Independence, California
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Independence, California · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Independence, California from above

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THE SETTINGUpper Owens Valley
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYInyo County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Independence on the map

THE INDEPENDENCE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Upper Owens Valley setting.

Independence CDP has 4.86 square miles of land in Inyo County. Its Census reference point is in Upper Owens Valley, within Central Basin and Range.

North-trending mountain blocks separate dry interior basins. Alluvial fans connect the ranges to valley floors, while vegetation changes from sparse basin shrubs to woodland and forest at higher elevations.

Regional context: Central Basin and Range ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Independence and Inyo County

Independence is associated with Inyo County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Inyo County

Independence by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Independence, or 0.1% of its total area. It is 0.2 percentage points lower than the 0.3% recorded for Inyo County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Independence CDP has 25.5% of the land area of nearby Lone Pine CDP (19 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Independence land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Independence’s place name from its government

Independence is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Independence address as city approval. Inyo County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Upper Owens Valley setting

Upper Owens Valley belongs to Central Basin and Range. Is the parcel on a basin floor, fan or mountain slope, and what evidence identifies its legal access and water supply?

03

Check the route, beyond Lone Pine

Lone Pine is 19 miles south of the Independence reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Independence resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON INDEPENDENCE

USGS National Map

Begin at 36.8303° N, 118.2079° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Independence ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Inyo

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Inyo ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Independence data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Upper Owens Valley

Explore the agency mapping behind the Central Basin and Range context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional California landowner resources

California State Geoportal

Official state geospatial datasets for land, water, boundaries, and environmental research.

California fire-hazard maps

State Fire Marshal information and map access for current Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Independence.

Lone Pine lies about 19 miles south of Independence by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Independence in context

NSEWLone Pine · 19 miles1Big Pine · 23.7 miles2Keeler · 30.1 miles3Wilkerson · 32.5 miles4Silver City · 35.1 miles5Cartago · 37.6 miles6OUTER RING: 37.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Lone Pine19 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Big Pine23.7 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Keeler30.1 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Wilkerson32.5 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Silver City35.1 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Cartago37.6 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within California; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Independence
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Independence?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Inyo County. Independence’s 4.86 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Independence property in Upper Owens Valley?+

No. Upper Owens Valley is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Independence boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Lone Pine as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 19 miles south of Independence’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Independence?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Independence.
Your next chapter.

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