2015 Map of Last Chance Range SE

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses the vast majority of this 2015 topographic study, where the arid transition between the Death Valley basin and the higher reaches of the Mojave Desert is meticulously documented. The landscape is defined by extreme relief and the presence of seasonal drainage systems, most notably the Death Valley Wash which cuts through the northeastern corner of the quadrangle. In the lower reaches of the map, the terrain is shaped by the Last Chance Range, including the steep-walled Dedeckera Canyon. This survey captures a moment in the modern management of these protected lands, where historical travel routes like Big Pine Rd continue to provide the primary access through the high desert wilderness. The map provides essential detail for understanding the hydrological patterns of one of the most arid environments in North America.