1952 Map of Furnace Creek

About this map

Death Valley occupies the center of this mid-century survey, revealing the extreme topography and early desert infrastructure between the Panamint Range and the Funeral Mts. The map details the core of Death Valley National Monument, centered on the developed oasis at Furnace Creek Ranch and the Furnace Creek Inn. Notable for local history is the presence of an Indian Village and the Cem located near the ranch, alongside the industrial remnants of the Harmony Borax Works (Ruins). The landscape is defined by its dramatic geological features, from the crystalline salt crust of the Devils Golf Course to the colorful formations of Artists Palette. The road network highlights the burgeoning tourism of the era, featuring the Artists Drive and the Airport at Furnace Creek Ranch, while numerous Mines tucked into the canyons point to the region's mineral prospecting history.