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2015 Map of Ibex Spring

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Ibex Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses the central and southern portions of this 2015 survey, where the extreme topography of the Mojave Desert meets the southern reaches of Death Valley. The landscape is defined by the steep elevation changes between the Black Mountains and the Amargosa Range, with drainage patterns dictated by desert corridors such as Buckwheat Wash and Ibex Wash.

Located near the eastern boundary of the park, the Ibex Hills rise above the surrounding terrain, sheltering the eponymous Ibex Spring. This area spans the border between Inyo and San Bernardino counties, providing a detailed look at the hydrological features and mountain passes that have long influenced movement through this arid environment. The map captures the isolation of this corner of the desert, where natural springs and dry washes are the primary landmarks in an otherwise stark geological expanse.