History & Heritage Archives - Mono County California

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The Kutzadika'a (Paiute) of Mono Lake Sustaining Culture in an Ancient Landscape

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The Kutzadika’a (Paiute) of Mono Lake: Sustaining Culture in an Ancient Landscape

Long before gold prospectors, sheep ranchers, or scenic highway travelers set foot in Eastern California, the Mono Basin was home

July 25, 2026