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1952 Map of Stovepipe Wells

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Stovepipe Wells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Death Valley occupies the center of this 1952 topographic study, revealing the stark geography of Mesquite Flat and the surrounding Sand Dunes. The map documents early desert infrastructure including the Old Toll Road and the Eichbaum Route, which provide access to the Stovepipe Wells Hotel. Vital water sources for travelers are meticulously marked, ranging from Triangle Spring and Midway Well to the brackish McLean Spring.

Topographical details highlight the transition from the arid valley floor to the massive elevations of Tucki Mountain and the Grapevine Mountains. Geologic and botanical curiosities like the Devils Cornfield and the winding Mosaic Canyon are identified alongside the wide expanse of the Death Valley Wash. This map is a primary resource for understanding mid-century desert navigation and the remote outposts that defined the region before modern expansion.