1984 Map of Shore Line Butte

About this map

Ashford Mill (Ruins) serves as a primary marker of early industrial efforts within the expansive basin of Death Valley. Situated at the base of the Black Mountains, the mill was part of a larger mining network that included the Ashford Mine and the Desert Hound Mine perched high in the neighboring canyons. This mid-1980s survey captures the intersection of desert survival and extraction, where life-sustaining points like Scotty's Spring and Timpapah Spring stand in contrast to the nearby Ashford Well (Dry). The landscape is defined by the ephemeral Amargosa River and dramatic topographical features such as Shore Line Butte and the Confidence Hills. The West Side Road skirts the valley floor, providing access to Ashford Junction and the geological narrows to the southeast, documenting the infrastructure of Death Valley National Monument during this era.