2012 Map of West of Eagle Mountain

About this map

The Amargosa River traces a north-south path through this arid basin in Inyo County, defining the drainage patterns of this desert landscape. This area, situated just west of the Eagle Mountain formation, is characterized by a network of braided seasonal channels and alluvial fan structures that drain toward the riverbed. The map illustrates a distinctive pattern of surveyed lines and tracks that converge near the state border, suggesting specialized land use or infrastructure development in this remote sector of the California-Nevada boundary. Despite its sparse population, the presence of the Amargosa River highlights the essential role of even intermittent water sources in shaping the geography of the Mojave region during the early 21st century.