Keeler
Water Wars Victim
State: California
County: Inyo County
Founded: 1883
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 500
Keeler was a railroad terminus for the Cerro Gordo mines. When LA diverted Owens Lake water, the lake dried up creating toxic dust storms. About 50 residents remain. The town is featured in discussions of California's water wars.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Fall-Spring
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- LA Aqueduct victim
- Toxic dust storms
- Cerro Gordo connection
Location
Address: Keeler, CA
Coordinates: 36.4833, -117.8667