1983 Map of Resting Spring

About this map

The Resting Spring Range dominates this portion of the Mojave Desert in eastern Inyo County, providing a stark topographical barrier between the Chicago Valley and the western flats. Water remains the defining resource of this arid landscape, evidenced by the clustered developments at Tecopa Hot Springs and the reliable flow of the Amargosa River as it passes the Trailer Park. Historical transit is marked by the Old Spanish Trail, which cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle, tracing a path used by travelers long before modern surveying. The map captures the remote nature of the region, where isolated water sources like Chappo Spring and Resting Spring served as vital landmarks for those traversing the valley floor or the steep slopes of the nearby mountains.