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2015 Map of Panamint Butte

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Panamint Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses this high-elevation desert landscape, where the dramatic rise of the Panamint Range and the Cottonwood Mountains dominates the geography. The map centers on the prominent Panamint Butte, a landmark standing above several deeply carved drainages, including Lemoigne Canyon and Panamint Canyon. These dry washes descend through the northwestern edges of the Mojave Desert, illustrating the complex alluvial patterns characteristic of the Basin and Range province.

Transport through this challenging terrain is represented by State Route 190, which winds through the southeastern portion of the quadrangle to reach Towne Pass. This high mountain pass serves as a critical gateway into the heart of the national park. The presence of Dolomite Canyon further suggests the geological diversity of the area, while the lack of permanent settlements emphasizes the protected, wilderness character of the Inyo County desert during this era of federal land management.