1988 Map of Grapevine Peak

About this map

Grapevine Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape along the border of Nevada and California. Published in the late 1980s, the map documents the complex topography within the Death Valley National Monument, centered on the 8,738-foot summit of Grapevine Peak. The area is characterized by steep elevation changes, descending from the high peaks into deep drainage features like Red Wall Canyon. This provisional edition captures the intersections of several county and state lines, where Esmeralda and Nye counties in Nevada meet Inyo County in California. Significant landmarks such as Mount Palmer and Coyote provide fixed reference points for navigating this arid terrain, which is largely devoid of permanent settlements or modern road infrastructure, reflecting the isolation of this portion of the northern Mojave Desert.