2018 Map of East of Owl Lake

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Death Valley National Park and the sprawling training grounds of NTC and Fort Irwin converge in this high-desert landscape within the Mojave Desert. The map reveals the dramatic transition from the eastern slopes of the Owlshead Mountains toward the basin of Death Valley. In the northeast, the ephemeral course of the Amargosa River flows through the arid terrain, highlighting the unique hydrology of this basin. Significant landmarks like Round Mtn stand as notable topographic features in a region defined by its extreme elevations and strict federal management. This 2018 survey documents the interface between protected wilderness and active military training zones in one of the most famously desolate regions of San Bernardino County.