2018 Map of Lee Wash

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses a significant portion of this high-desert landscape in eastern California, where the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert meet the rising elevations of the Santa Rosa Hills. The terrain is defined by dry drainage systems such as Lee Wash and Santa Rosa Wash, which illustrate the complex alluvial patterns that shape this arid environment. The map provides a detailed view of the Darwin Plateau and Lee Flat, showing how the topography transitions from relatively level high-elevation basins to the deep, narrow incisions of Mill Canyon. These geographical features suggest a landscape where water and elevation have historically dictated travel and access, offering researchers a clear look at the undeveloped natural boundaries that define this section of Inyo County.