2012 Map of East of Joshua Flats

About this map

Marble Canyon and Hanging Rock Canyon define the landscape of this Inyo County territory east of the Saline Range. In this high desert terrain, the network of remote thoroughfares like Death Valley Rd and Eureka Valley Rd provides the primary structure for navigation between the deep valley floors and mountain passes. The map illustrates a largely undeveloped expanse of the eastern California desert as it appeared in the early 21st century. The presence of S Eureka Rd tracing the canyon edge reflects the persistent importance of established routes for accessing these arid basins. This survey is a record of the drainage patterns and topographical shifts in a region where the natural geology remains the dominant feature over human settlement.