2021 Map of Jackass Canyon

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses this high-elevation desert landscape, where the Last Chance Range and Cottonwood Mountains converge. The topography is defined by significant relief, with the Nelson Range and the western edge of the Panamint Range framing deep drainages like Jackass Canyon and Grapevine Canyon. This 2021 survey illustrates a delicate network of water sources essential to this arid environment, including Big Dodd Spring, Little Dodd Spring, and Spanish Spring. These isolated springs and the Dodd Springs Trl suggest a long history of human passage through the Mojave Desert. The map captures the intersection of several mountain chains and the critical passage at South Pass, providing a clear view of the natural corridors used to navigate this corner of Inyo County.