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1984 Map of Epaulet Peak

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Epaulet Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Black Mountains dominate this 1984 survey, revealing a landscape defined by sharp elevations and seasonal watercourses within the Death Valley National Monument. The map documents a history of mineral exploration through isolated sites like the Desert Hound Mine and Graham Mine, situated near high points such as Epaulet Peak and Desert Hound Peak. These mining claims are connected by an intricate network of washes, including Rhodes Wash and Jubilee Wash, which serve as natural corridors through the varied terrain.

Water sources are notably scarce, with labels like Virgin Spring (Dry) and Bradbury Well (Dry) indicating the arid conditions. Transportation through the area is funneled through key landmarks like Jubilee Pass and The Narrows at the southern edge of the quadrangle. This provisional sheet provides a specific look at the intersection of geology and early human industry in the southern reach of Death Valley.