1982 Map of Maturango Peak NE

About this map

Panamint Valley dominates this 1982 provisional survey, showcasing a stark desert landscape where the basin floor meets the rising slopes of the Inyo County mountains. The northeastern corner of the map captures a portion of the Death Valley National Monument boundary, providing a detailed look at the interface between the national monument and the surrounding public lands. The topographical data reveals a transition from the broad, flat reaches of the Alkali Flat to the drainage patterns of Wildrose Wash. Local evidence of past resource exploration or cattle ranching appears via the label for a Dry Well, marking a site where water was sought but not sustained in this arid environment. The map captures the area as it was recorded during field checks in the late 1970s, reflecting a period when this high desert region remained largely undeveloped and defined by its natural drainage and geologic features.