2015 Map of Jackass Canyon

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses the majority of this high-altitude desert landscape, where water sources are the primary indicators of life and travel. Scattered throughout the arid basins and mountain flanks are critical water points including Spanish Spring, Big Dodd Spring, and Jackass Spring, which historically supported movement through these corridors. The topography is defined by the convergence of the Nelson Range, Panamint Range, and Hunter Mtn, creating a series of dramatic elevation changes and deep incisions like Grapevine Canyon and Mill Canyon.