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2015 Map of Last Chance Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Last Chance Mountain stands as the central landmark in this high-desert region of Death Valley National Park along the border of Inyo County and Nevada. The landscape is defined by its arid hydrology, where vital water sources like Cucomungo Spring, Last Chance Spring, and Poison Spring were critical for travelers and local fauna. These springs are often tucked into deep drainages such as Cucomungo Canyon and Last Chance Canyon.

Tracing the dramatic elevation changes between the Eureka Valley floor and the Cucomungo Mountains, the terrain reveals the geological complexity of the Last Chance Range. This area, part of the northern Mojave Desert, is marked by named drainages like Uncle Sam Cr and Willow Cr. The map captures the surveyed boundaries between Esmeralda and Inyo counties, providing a detailed look at the 4WD routes and natural landmarks of this protected wilderness.