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1988 Map of Jackass Canyon

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Jackass Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Death Valley National Monument encompasses the eastern portion of this high-desert landscape, where the Hunter Mountain and the Nelson Range meet. The terrain is defined by a sparse but vital network of water sources, including Big Dodd Spring, Little Dodd Spring, and Jackass Spring. These water points were essential markers in a region characterized by deep drainages like Grapevine Canyon and Jackass Canyon.

Signs of early mineral exploration appear as multiple prospects and a Monument label, suggesting the activity of prospectors across the slopes. The map also traces 4wd tracks that represent the primary means of transit through areas like Lee Flat and the edges of Saline Valley, illustrating the intersection of natural topography and the rudimentary infrastructure required to navigate this portion of Inyo County during the late twentieth century.