2018 Map of East of Waucoba Canyon

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses the central portion of this arid landscape, where the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert meet the elevations of the Saline Range. The topography is defined by intricate drainage patterns and deep desert washes, most notably Waucoba Wash, which winds through the western section of the quadrangle. This 2018 survey serves as a detailed record of the undeveloped desert interior, emphasizing the natural terrain over human infrastructure. The absence of roads and settlements highlight the protected and primitive character of this Inyo County wilderness, preserved within the national park system. Researchers and land managers can use this record to examine the alluvial fans and complex contouring that characterize the transition between the basin floor and the surrounding mountain ranges.