2015 Map of Resting Spring

About this map

Resting Springs and Chappo Spring anchor this arid landscape within the Mojave Desert, where life-sustaining water sources dictated the routes of travel. The terrain is defined by the sweeping Chicago Valley to the north and the ephemeral course of the Amargosa River in the southwest corner. Transportation in this corner of Inyo County follows established desert thoroughfares including Furnace Creek Rd and Tecopa Hot Springs Rd, which converge near the southern map boundary. The presence of these named springs suggests their importance for historical transit through the basin-and-range topography. A sparse network of local tracks like Chicago Valley Rd and Elias Rd provides access to the interior of the valley, illustrating the balance between open desert wilderness and the infrastructure necessary for modern navigation.