2018 Map of Waucoba Mountain

About this map

Papoose Flat dominates the high-elevation landscape of this 2018 survey, reflecting the complex topography where the Inyo National Forest meets the northwest corner of Death Valley National Park. This territory is defined by dramatic elevation changes and broad upland basins like Squaw Flat, connected by a sparse network of mountain thoroughfares including Death Valley Road and Waucoba Road. The map provides a detailed view of the natural corridors used for trans-mountain passage, such as The Narrows and the descending reaches of Marble Canyon. The absence of permanent settlements underscores the area's character as a protected wilderness, managed primarily for conservation and limited recreational access through various township and range jurisdictions.