2012 Map of Sand Flat

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses the majority of this arid landscape in Inyo County, defining a region characterized by dramatic elevation changes and sparse desert infrastructure. The topography is dominated by the broad, low-lying expanse of Sand Flat to the south and the secluded depression of Hidden Valley nestled between the mountain ranges to the west. Water drainage patterns are marked by seasonal features like Perdido Canyon, which cuts through the northern terrain. Human activity is minimal and focused on primitive transit, represented primarily by Hunter Mountain Rd winding along the western edge of the quadrangle. This 2012 survey provides a detailed record of the natural contours and preserved park boundaries as they stood in the early twenty-first century.