2012 Map of Horse Thief Canyon

About this map

Horse Thief Canyon and Cucomungo Canyon define this arid stretch of Inyo County, where the desert landscape is shaped by the intermittent drainage of Willow Wash and Willow Cr. This survey illustrates a portion of the eastern California desert where infrastructure is limited to long-distance thoroughfares such as Eureka Valley Rd and Death Valley Rd. The lack of permanent settlements or structures underscores the isolated nature of this terrain, where map features are almost entirely geological. Researchers of the region's topography can trace the complex network of dry washes and canyons that guide seasonal runoff through the valley floor, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns of the high desert in the early twenty-first century.