2018 Map of Mormon Point

About this map

Mormon Point serves as a prominent landmark where the steep slopes of the Black Mountains meet the floor of the Mojave Desert. This 2018 survey illustrates the extreme hydrological environment of Death Valley National Park, where the Amargosa River courses through the basin. The map detailing this section of Death Valley captures the intersection of vast alluvial fans and the terminal drainage of the river system. The landscape is defined by dramatic elevation changes, shifting from the low-lying basin floor to the high ridges of the mountains within a very narrow corridor. This digital-era rendering emphasizes the sparse but critical water features and the rugged topography that have dictated travel and survival in this arid corner of California for generations.