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2018 Map of Ballarat

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Ballarat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Ballarat sits as a lonely hub on the edge of the Panamint Valley in this modern topographical study, where the arid floor of the Mojave Desert meets the steep ascent into Death Valley National Park. The landscape is defined by deep incisions through the mountains, including Surprise Canyon, Happy Canyon, and Pleasant Canyon, each draining toward the expansive Alkali Flat.

Water sources are vital landmarks in this environment, evidenced by named locations like Warm Sulphur Springs and Post Office Spring. Local history and geography are tied to the dirt routes that navigate this terrain, such as Wingate Rd and Indian Ranch Rd, which connect the scattered desert features to the central settlement. From Slims Peak to the various canyon floors, the map documents a region where elevation changes over 5,000 feet within a few miles.