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2015 Map of Ballarat

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Ballarat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The settlement of Ballarat sits at the edge of the Panamint Valley, serving as a gateway to the steep eastern terrain of the Panamint Range. In this 2015 record, the landscape is defined by the transition from the low-lying Alkali Flat to the high peaks of the Mojave Desert, including Slims Peak near the boundary of Death Valley National Park. The region is marked by numerous vital water sources such as Warm Sulphur Springs, Limekiln Spring, Brewery Spring, and Post Office Spring, which historically supported life in this arid climate.

Transportation routes like Wingate Rd and Indian Ranch Rd navigate the alluvial fans and canyon mouths, including Surprise Canyon and Pleasant Canyon. These canyons provided access to the higher elevations and mining districts that once characterized the area's economy. The map provides a clear view of the complex topography and the network of roads, like Surprise Canyon Rd, that connect the valley floor to the remote reaches of the park.