2021 Map of Nova Canyon

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses a significant portion of this high-desert landscape, where the steep eastern slopes of the Cottonwood Mountains meet the vast floor of the Panamint Valley. The map highlights the dramatic elevation changes characteristic of the Mojave Desert, ranging from the deep incisions of Dolomite Canyon to the rugged heights of the Panamint Range. Transportation through this arid region is primarily served by Sr 190, which snakes across the northern sections, while Panamint Valley Rd and the more remote Minetta Rd provide access to the valley floor. The geography here is defined by sharp alluvial fans and the eponymous Nova Canyon, illustrating the erosional forces that have shaped this protected wilderness.