1984 Map of Ibex Pass

About this map

Death Valley National Monument dominates the western portion of this mid-1980s landscape, where the Mojave Desert meets the southern edge of Inyo County. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes between the Ibex Hills and the Sperry Hills, centered on the crucial transit point of Ibex Pass. This survey documents a rugged corridor where the Old Spanish Trail Highway cuts across the northern desert floor, tracing a path toward the Amargosa River. Evidence of historical land use is sparse but significant, including a Mine located near the eastern ridges and the presence of a Spring and Spring Road at the base of the Saddle Peak Hills, indicating the critical importance of water sources in this arid region. The boundary between Inyo and San Bernardino counties bisects the map, marking a transition in regional administration amidst the desolate peaks of Tecopa Peak and Mc Lain Park.