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2015 Map of Telescope Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Telescope Peak dominates this high-altitude survey of the Panamint Range, marking the highest point within Death Valley National Park. The topography reveals a dramatic vertical landscape where the eastern slopes fall away toward the Mojave Desert, deeply incised by a network of drainage systems including Hanaupah Canyon and its various forks. Above the desert floor, the terrain transitions to high-country features such as Arcane Meadows, Piñon Mesa, and Mahogany Flat.

Water sources are vital points of interest in this arid environment, with several named seeps and springs documented, including Eagle Spring, Jail Spring, and Hummingbird Spring. The northern portion of the sheet is defined by prominent summits like Rogers Peak and Bennett Peak, while the southern reaches are marked by deep troughs such as Starvation Canyon and Sourdough Canyon. This survey provides a precise look at the landform boundaries of the eastern Inyo County highlands during the early 21st century.