2021 Map of Layton Spring

About this map

Layton Spring serves as a vital water source in this arid landscape, where the high elevations of the Argus Range transition into the expansive Mojave Desert. This 2021 survey illustrates the sparse but critical network of springs, including Amity Spring, Lone Willow Spring, and Early Spring, which have historically dictated travel and survival in these remote canyons. The terrain is defined by deep cuts such as Tank Canyon and Sand Canyon, while human passage is largely funneled through Layton Pass. The presence of the New York Canyon Rd and Searles Dry Lake Rd underscores the limited modern infrastructure within these public lands, marking routes that have likely been used for decades to access the mineral-rich areas near the Panamint Valley.