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1948 Map of Death Valley
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1948 Map of Death Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Death Valley National Monument anchors this 1948 military and geological survey, capturing the region's sparse settlements and intense topography just after World War II. The landscape is defined by the sharp verticality of the Panamint Range and Argus Range, dropping into the sink of Death Valley where Furnace Creek Ranch and Stovepipe Wells serve as isolated outposts. To the west, Owens Lake sits at the base of the Inyo National Forest, connected to the wider world by the Southern Pacific railroad line near Keeler.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250000
Physical Dimensions31.5 x 23.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain