1952 Map of Furnace Creek

About this map

Furnace Creek Ranch and the Furnace Creek Inn serve as central hubs in this mid-century survey of the heart of Death Valley National Monument. The landscape is a stark study in extreme elevations, ranging from the high peaks of the Panamint Range to the depths of the Death Valley (Depression). Local history is recorded in the Harmony Borax Works (Ruins) and the Indian Village situated near the valley floor. Transportation and geological oddities define the terrain, from the Airport and Artists Drive to the crystalline expanses of the Devils Golf Course. Notable landmarks such as Zabriskie Pt, Mushroom Rock, and the Natural Bridge are precisely documented alongside water sources like Travertine Springs and Salt Springs. Small industrial markers include scattered Mines and a Cem located near the ranch.