1984 Map of Ibex Pass

About this map

The Old Spanish Trail Highway cuts across the northeastern corner of this desert landscape, tracing a historical corridor of travel near the Amargosa River. This 1980s provisional survey illustrates the transition from the high ridges of the Ibex Hills down toward the southern reaches of Death Valley National Monument. The terrain is marked by significant topographical landmarks such as Tecopa Peak and the critical passage at Ibex Pass, which serves as a natural gateway between the surrounding ranges. Small-scale mining activity is evident through several unnamed mines and prospects scattered near the Mc Lain Park area. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between Inyo County and San Bernardino County, providing a clear view of how these remote desert highlands were organized and surveyed in the late twentieth century.