1984 Map of East of Owl Lake

About this map

Owl Hole Springs serves as a vital water source in this arid corner of the Mojave Desert, situated at the base of the Owlhead Mountains. This 1984 survey documents a transition zone where the southern reaches of Death Valley National Monument meet the northern boundary of the Fort Irwin Military Reservation. The landscape is defined by alluvial fans and desert washes, most notably the path of the Amargosa River as it flows toward the valley floor. Relief is provided by prominent landmarks like Round Mtn, while the map records the network of 4wd tracks and primitive Road ways that once provided the only access through this remote terrain. The presence of both military and national monument boundaries reflects the complex land management of the California desert during the late twentieth century.