2012 Map of Sand Spring

About this map

Sand Spring and Little Sand Spring mark essential water sources in this arid stretch of Inyo County along the California-Nevada border. This landscape is defined by its drainage systems, where Cottonwood Cr and Oriental Wash converge toward the primary basin of Death Valley Wash. These intermittent waterways trace the subtle topography of the high desert, illustrating how water movement dictates the geography of the region. The map shows the solitary path of Death Valley Rd cutting diagonally through the terrain, serving as the primary corridor for travelers crossing this remote area. The convergence of these washes at the southern end of the sheet provides a detailed look at the alluvial patterns common to this part of the Mojave desert, where seasonal runoff from distant mountains shapes the dry desert floor.