2018 Map of Thimble Peak

About this map

Leadfield sits within the complex topography of the Grapevine Mountains along the state line between Nevada and California. This high-desert landscape, protected within Death Valley National Park, is defined by a network of steep drainages including Titus Canyon and Fall Canyon. The presence of Klare Spring, Lostman Spring, and Cave Rock Spring indicates the critical water sources necessary for survival in the Mojave Desert environment. These features provide a geographic framework for the historical activity in the region, where narrow passages like Red Pass connected early settlements to the desert floor. The map also highlights prominent landmarks such as Thimble Peak and Corkscrew Peak, which served as essential navigational beacons for those traversing the Titanothere Canyon area. The boundary between Nye County, Nevada, and Inyo County, California, bisects the northern reaches of this survey.