2018 Map of Hanaupah Canyon

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses this high-elevation desert landscape, where steep topography transitions from the Panamint Range down toward the salt flats of Death Valley. This 2018 survey documents a series of dramatic drainages, most notably Hanaupah Canyon and its South Fork, which have carved deep paths through the terrain. Further north, Chuckwalla Canyon offers another significant geological feature, while Starvation Canyon marks the southern reaches of the sheet. For those interested in historical water sources in this arid environment, the map identifies Tule Spring in the northeast, a critical landmark within the broader Mojave Desert expanse. The intricate contour lines provided by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrate the extreme vertical relief characteristic of this part of Inyo County, showing the complex watershed systems that feed into the valley floor.