2018 Map of Last Chance Mountain

About this map

The Death Valley National Park boundary bisects this high-desert landscape, capturing a transition between the northern Mojave Desert and the towering Last Chance Range. The terrain is defined by extreme relief, rising from the Eureka Valley floor to the 8,456-foot summit of Last Chance Mtn. In a region where water is the primary arbiter of survival, several isolated water sources are documented, including Cucomungo Spring, Willow Spring, and Last Chance Spring. Historical movement through these arid canyons is represented by Willow Creek Rd, which winds through the Sylvania Mountains near the California-Nevada state line. The map reveals a complex network of drainage systems such as Copper Canyon and White Cliff Canyon, which cut through the limestone and dolomite formations typical of this geological interface.