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1985 Map of Salsberry Peak

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Salsberry Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Death Valley National Monument encompasses the western half of this 1985 survey, where the Black Mountains descend toward the valley floor. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of Salsberry Peak and Sheephead Mountain, which separate the rugged mountain interior from the broad expanse of Greenwater Valley to the northeast. This arid environment relies on several mapped water sources, including Montgomery Spring, Salsberry Spring, and Ibex Spring, which provided essential stopovers for travelers and prospectors navigating the high passes.

Evidence of human activity is visible through several Prospect sites scattered among the peaks, particularly near Rhodes Hill and within the Talc Hills. The map traces vital connections through the mountains via Salsberry Pass and Sheephead Pass, following natural drainages like Bradbury Wash and Confidence Wash. These routes highlight the historical movement through the southern Amargosa region, where early mineral exploration shaped the network of unimproved roads and trails recorded here.