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2015 Map of Stovepipe Wells

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Stovepipe Wells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Stovepipe Wells serves as a central point of human activity within the expansive arid environment of Death Valley National Park. The landscape is defined by the stark transition from the low-lying reaches of Death Valley and the Mojave Desert to the high elevations of the Panamint Range, anchored by the prominent peak of Tucki Mtn. Drainage patterns are clearly visible through Emigrant Wash, which cuts across the terrain from the higher slopes toward the valley floor.

Transportation infrastructure is limited to essential routes such as Cottonwood Canyon Rd and the short access to Mosaic Canyon, while the Stovepipe Wells Airport provides a critical aerial connection to this isolated region. The map details the complex topography around Black Point and the winding paths of Mosaic Canyon Rd, illustrating the intersection of recreation and geography in one of the most extreme environments in the United States.