2021 Map of Soldier Pass

About this map

Deep Springs College stands as a distinct cultural landmark at the northwestern edge of this high-desert landscape, tucked near Deep Springs and the northern entrance to the Deep Springs Valley. This remote educational outpost contrasts sharply with the massive geologic features of the White-Inyo Range and the Inyo Mountains, which dominate the central and western terrain. To the east, the land descends into the vast Eureka Valley, while the southern portion of the map encompasses a section of Death Valley National Park. Transportation through these basins is limited to rugged tracks like Death Valley Rd and Loretta Mine Rd, which skirt the base of peaks such as Mt Nunn. The map illustrates a classic Great Basin transition, tracing the steep drainage of Soldier Pass Canyon from the high passes down to the arid valley floors.