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2015 Map of Waucoba Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Waucoba Spring provides a rare point of water within the high desert terrain of the White-Inyo Range, serving as a critical landmark in this arid portion of Inyo County. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, where the remote Waucoba Saline Rd winds through the topography, connecting the expansive Whippoorwill Flat with neighboring canyons. This modern survey illustrates the administrative intersection of the Inyo National Forest and the northwestern reaches of Death Valley National Park.

Deeply incised drainages like Opal Canyon, Jackass Canyon, and Marble Canyon reveal the complex geological character of the region. To the south, the terrain opens into Jackass Flats and descends toward Waucoba Wash near Whippoorwill Canyon. The map provides a detailed view of the natural corridors and springs that have historically dictated travel and survival in this corner of the California desert.