2018 Map of Devils Golf Course

About this map

Death Valley dominates this 2018 survey, capturing the stark geographic extremes of the Mojave Desert within the boundaries of Death Valley National Park. The landscape is defined by the crystalline salt formations of the Devils Golf Course and the hypersaline environment of Badwater Basin, sitting well below sea level. To the east, the Black Mountains rise sharply, revealing geologic landmarks such as the vibrant mineral colors of Artists Palette and the geologic span of the Death Valley Natural Bridge. Drainage patterns are dictated by the intermittent flows of Salt Cr and the steep descent of Corkscrew Canyon. This map provides a detailed topographic view of the basin floor and its transition into the high desert peaks, illustrating the isolation and specialized landforms that characterize this interior drainage basin.