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1988 Map of Dantes View

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Dantes View
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Dantes View provides a high-altitude vantage point over the steep western escarpment of the Black Mountains in Inyo County. This 1980s topographical record captures the arid complexity of the Death Valley National Monument, where dramatic elevation drops lead into deep drainage features like Coffin Canyon and Copper Canyon. The landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the mountain peaks and the broad expanse of the Greenwater Valley to the east.

Evidence of historical mineral exploration is scattered across the slopes, with multiple prospects noted throughout the terrain. Significant to local history is the identified Furnace (Site), located near the upper reaches of the Furnace Creek Wash. This site, along with the surrounding natural landmarks like Coffin Peak, illustrates the challenging environment encountered by early prospectors and surveyors in one of the most extreme climates in California.