2021 Map of West of Teakettle Junction

About this map

Death Valley National Park encompasses the majority of this high-desert terrain, where the massive geological structures of the Saline Range and Last Chance Range converge. This 2021 survey illustrates a landscape defined by extreme elevation changes and scarce water sources, most notably the Upper Warm Spring located in the northwestern portion of the quadrangle. The map documents the vast, arid expanse of the Saline Valley as it transitions into the broader Mojave Desert environment. These geographic features reflect the challenging conditions for settlement in this part of Inyo County, remaining largely defined by public land boundaries and natural topographic barriers rather than modern development.