Stanley, G. M., Origin of Playa Stone Tracks, Racetrack Playa, Inyo County California, Geological Society of America Bulletin, 66, 1329–1350, 1955 This dolomite composes nearly all stones found in the southern half of the playa, and originates at a steep promontory, 850 feet high, paralleling the east shore at the south end of the playa.