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2018 Map of Emigrant Canyon

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Emigrant Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses this high-desert terrain, where the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert meet a landscape of steep canyons and isolated water sources. This 2018 survey details the essential hydrology of the region, marking critical desert oases such as Emigrant Spring, Upper Emigrant Spring, and Jayhawker Spring. These landmarks, along with Telephone Spring and Burro Spring, represent the vital points of refuge for travelers throughout the history of the Panamint Range.

Prominent landforms dominate the eastern and western horizons, from the heights of Tucki Mtn to the southward elevation of Pinto Peak. The map traces the deep incisions of Emigrant Canyon, Telephone Canyon, and Jayhawker Canyon, while also highlighting geological features like Telephone Arch. To the southeast, the level expanse of Harrisburg Flats provides a rare break in the vertical relief of the park.