2015 Map of Shore Line Butte

About this map

Ashford Junction serves as a critical point of orientation in this arid landscape where Badwater Rd and W Side Rd converge within Death Valley National Park. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral Amargosa River, which snakes through the basin floor past the Confidence Hills and The Narrows. To the east, the Amargosa Range rises sharply, featuring landmarks such as Smith Mtn and Ashford Peak. This region, part of the Mojave Desert, is characterized by complex geological features including Shore Line Butte and the volcanic Cinder Hill. The map traces vital water sources in an otherwise parched environment, from Scottys Spring and Bimpapah Spring to the drainage of Wingate Wash and Jubilee Wash, illustrating the harsh but structured topography that dictates travel through the valley.