It was located on the Owens River near the modern-day town of Kearsarge.
Bend City was the site of the first county bridge spanning the Owens River.
In the nineteenth century, the Owens River was first seen by American explorers.
In less than one year, the lower Owens River was teeming with fish, birds and other wildlife.
From north to south, these are the Carson, Walker, and Owens Rivers.
It is the largest tributary of the Owens River.
The creek continues roughly east, flowing past the city of Bishop before its confluence with the Owens River.
It occurred in the Owens River and associated sloughs and marshes.
The availability of water from the Owens River made farming and raising livestock attractive.
The Owens River is home to several species of Trout.