2015 Map of East of Joshua Flats

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses much of this desert landscape, where the high ridges of the Saline Range overlook the broad expanse of the Eureka Valley. The area is defined by dramatic topographical shifts, falling away from mountain crests into the deep incisions of Marble Canyon and Hanging Rock Canyon. This 2015 survey illustrates the isolation of the Mojave Desert interior, where human infrastructure is limited to the lone track of S Eureka Rd cutting through the northern basins. The map serves as a detailed record of the natural drainage patterns and alluvial fans that shape the valley floor, providing a precise look at the transition between the park's protected wilderness and the surrounding public lands.