2021 Map of Joshua Flats

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses a significant portion of this high-altitude desert landscape, where the Inyo Mountains and the White-Inyo Range dominate the topography. The map illustrates a transition from the elevated peaks of Lime Hill down into the arid expanses of Joshua Flats and Cowhorn Valley. Human presence is minimal, defined primarily by the path of Loretta Mine Rd, which snakes through the western portion of the quadrangle. This 2021 survey serves as a contemporary record of the land use and protected boundaries within Inyo County, showing how the natural contours of the mountain ranges dictate the sparse infrastructure and access routes through this protected wilderness area.