2018 Map of Ibex Pass

About this map

Death Valley National Park occupies the southwestern corner of this desert landscape, where the southern reaches of the Ibex Hills transition into the Saddle Peak Hills. This 2018 survey reveals a desolate corridor through the Mojave Desert centered on Ibex Pass, a critical topographic notch that allows passage between the higher elevations of Tecopa Peak and the surrounding basin. The drainage patterns of the Amargosa River and Tecopa Wash define the hydrology of the northeast, reflecting the ephemeral nature of water in this arid environment. Spanning the boundary between Inyo County and San Bernardino County, the map provides a contemporary record of the land divisions and remote terrain south of the town of Tecopa, illustrating how modern infrastructure follows these ancient natural gateways through the Sperry Hills.