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1988 Map of Nevares Peak

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Nevares Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Death Valley National Monument encompasses the majority of this landscape in the late 1980s, dominated by the stark elevations of the Funeral Mountains. The map provides a close look at the water sources critical to this arid environment, specifically Nevares Springs and the drainage of Cow Creek. These features underscore the vital role of limited water in determining the location of activity within the valley, from the National Park Service Utility Area to the small residential cluster at Park Village.

High-altitude landmarks such as Nevares Peak, Winters Peak, and Indian Pass delineate the topography, while isolated Mine and Prospects labels point toward a history of mineral exploration in the range. The presence of several unnamed Springs and Falls further illustrates the complex hydrology found among the high peaks and desert floor before the region was formally designated as a national park.