2015 Map of Manly Peak

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses this high-elevation desert landscape, where the southern reaches of the Panamint Range meet the northern Mojave Desert. The topography is defined by significant landmarks such as Manly Peak and the distinctive Striped Butte, which rises within Butte Valley. This area is marked by a vital network of water sources in an otherwise arid environment, including Anvil Spring, Willow Spring, and Jubilee Spring. These springs historically served as critical waypoints for travelers and prospectors navigating the difficult terrain of the southern Panamints. The map illustrates the natural corridors used for trans-mountain passage, most notably at Mengel Pass and through the deep cuts of Goler Canyon and Redlands Canyon. This 2015 survey provides a modern record of these remote physical features, preserving the names of canyons and peaks that have long guided exploration in Inyo County.