2018 Map of Sand Flat

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses the majority of this high-altitude desert terrain, where dramatic elevation changes define the landscape of Inyo County. The eastern portion is dominated by the Cottonwood Mountains, with numerous drainages including Dry Bone Canyon and Perdido Canyon cutting through the steep slopes. At the base of these heights, broad alluvial basins like Sand Flat and Ulida Flat provide a stark contrast to the surrounding peaks. In the western reaches, the enclosed basin of Hidden Valley sits isolated by the surrounding ridges. This map captures the region's complex topography within the northern Mojave Desert, illustrating the transition from narrow canyons to the expansive desert flats that characterize this protected wilderness.