2012 Map of Wildrose Peak

About this map

Harrisburg sits near the northwest edge of this high-altitude landscape, overlooking the wide expanse of Harrisburg Flats. This portion of Death Valley National Park is defined by sharp elevation shifts and deep drainage systems, dominated by the massif of Wildrose Peak and the nearby Bald Peak. The topography is etched by ancient watercourses, including the Wet Fork Blackwater Wash and several prominent canyons such as Wood Canyon and Death Valley Canyon. Access through this desert terrain is provided by a network of unimproved routes, including Wood Canyon Rd and Trail Canyon Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land toward Aguereberry Point. The map illustrates a stark, arid environment where human infrastructure is limited to these essential corridor roads and small settlements situated at the mouths of major washes.