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2015 Map of Emigrant Pass

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Emigrant Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Death Valley National Park dominates this high-altitude survey of the Panamint Range, where the steep relief of the California desert is mapped in fine detail. The landscape is defined by its deep drainages and flat basins, such as Harrisburg Flats and White Sage Flat. This arid region relies on isolated water sources like Mud Spring and Wildrose Spring, which are critical landmarks in a terrain characterized by dramatic elevation shifts.

Transportation through these desert corridors is marked by Wildrose Rd and Wood Canyon Rd, which navigate through prominent gaps like Emigrant Pass. The map traces the intricate network of washes and gulches, including White Sage Wash and Rattlesnake Gulch, illustrating how the desert floor is carved by intermittent water flow. From the heights of Mohogany Flat to the depths of Nemo Canyon, the survey provides a clear view of the complex topography within the Mojave Desert during the mid-2010s.