1996 Map of East of Owl Lake

About this map

Death Valley National Park dominates this desert landscape, where the shifting sands of Death Valley meet the northern edge of the Fort Irwin Military Reservation. This survey, based on imagery and field checks from the 1980s and 1990s, documents a transition between protected wilderness and military restricted lands. The Amargosa River and a notable Wash define the drainage patterns of the basin floor, while the rising elevations of the Owlhead Mountains anchor the western portion of the quadrangle. Transportation through this arid environment is limited to unpaved routes like Owl Hole Road and Springs Road, reflecting the sparse infrastructure of the Mojave. This data captures the region before the turn of the millennium, providing a clear record of the intersection between federal land management and the natural landmarks such as Round Mtn.