2018 Map of Deadman Pass

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses much of this desert landscape in Inyo County, where the topography shifts between the high elevations of the Greenwater Range and the lower alluvial plains of the Greenwater Valley. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by stark elevation changes, reaching a notable height at Brown Peak in the northeastern corner. In an environment where water is the primary limiting factor for settlement and transit, the presence of Miller Spring stands out as a critical natural feature. Historical travel through this section of the Mojave Desert is anchored by the eponymous Deadman Pass, which provides a natural corridor through the mountains. To the south, the Calico Peaks rise above the valley floor, marking the transition into the southern reaches of the park's protected wilderness.