2018 Map of Last Chance Range SE

About this map

The Last Chance Range dominates the western half of this 2018 survey, characterized by dramatic elevation changes within Death Valley National Park. This arid landscape is defined by the sharp descent from the high ridges into the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert. Along the western edge, Dedeckera Canyon cuts through the terrain, providing a natural conduit for drainage toward the lower basins. The eastern portion of the map transitions into the wide, alluvial expanse of Death Valley, where Death Valley Wash serves as a primary drainage corridor. The surveying labels indicate the complex public land management boundaries that overlay this wilderness, marking sections across several townships in Inyo County. This sheet captures a portion of the desert where geological features and desert hydrology dictate the few navigable paths through the high-relief terrain.