2021 Map of Bonnie Claire SW

About this map

Death Valley National Park anchors the southern portion of this high-desert survey, where the border between Nevada and California meets the rugged slopes of the Grapevine Mountains. This arid expanse transitions from the broad alkaline expanse of Bonnie Claire Flat in the northwest toward the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert. The landscape is defined by stark topographical shifts, tracing the elevation climb into the Amargosa Range at the northeastern corner. Infrastructure in this remote corridor is sparse, centered primarily on the straight path of Pole Line Rd, reflecting the era's utilitarian transport across the Great Basin. This map provides a clear record of the intersection between federal park lands and the county lines of Esmeralda and Nye counties, capturing a landscape shaped by tectonic movement and desert hydrology.