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2018 Map of Harris Hill

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Harris Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses the stark desert landscape shown in this 2018 survey, characterized by extreme topographic relief and vital water sources. The elevation rises sharply toward Hunter Mtn in the south, while the northern terrain is defined by the Cottonwood Mountains and the heights of Harris Hill. This region is a study in desert hydrology, where isolated points such as Goldbelt Spring, Hunter Spring, and Cottonwood Springs represent critical resources in an otherwise arid environment.

The map reveals a network of deep drainage systems including Marble Canyon, Shorty Harris Canyon, and Dead Horse Canyon, illustrating the erosional forces that have shaped the northeastern edge of the Mojave Desert. These features, along with the extensive Cottonwood Canyon, provide a detailed record of the primitive routes and natural landmarks used by early travelers and prospectors navigating Inyo County.