California Historical Landmarks in Inyo County
California Historical Landmark 211
Mayfield Canyon Battleground
Ranger Station Road
Northwest of Bishop
Year 1862
 "California Historical Landmark #211: Mayfield Canyon Battleground in Owens Valley")
17 February 2007
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On April 8, 1862, a body of troopers and settlers entered Mayfield Canyon (named for one of the settlers) to fight the Indians supposed to be there. However, the Indians had evacuated the canyon so the group made camp at its mouth. The next day they went up the canyon again, but this time they were forced to retreat to Owens Valley.
Citation from California Office of Historic Preservation
We were unable to locate a bear flag plaque for this landmark. Here's a list of other California Historical Landmarks which had no bear flag plaque when we visited them.