2015 Map of Anvil Spring Canyon West

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses this high-altitude desert landscape within the Panamint Range, where the steep topography of the Mojave Desert is punctuated by vital water sources. Critical for survival and early exploration in this arid environment, Grubstake Spring, Warm Spring, and Lost Spring provide rare focal points for human activity and wildlife. The drainage patterns are clearly defined by prominent landforms such as Sugarloaf Peak and the deeply incised paths of Galena Canyon, Warm Spring Canyon, and Anvil Spring Canyon. These canyons served as traditional routes through the mountains, connecting different elevations and providing the only navigable terrain through the rocky interior of Inyo County. The map provides a contemporary record of these enduring geographic features and their relation to the federal park boundaries.