1988 Map of Wildrose Peak

About this map

Harrisburg sits at the edge of the high mountain terrain within the northern reaches of Death Valley National Monument as documented in the late 1980s. This landscape is defined by its deep mining history, with several named operations and numerous prospects scattered across the ridgelines. Industrial activity is centered around the Napoleon Mine and Argenta Mine, which are accessed by a network of unimproved roads and trails. The terrain rises sharply from Harrisburg Flats toward the summits of Bald Peak and Wildrose Peak, the latter reaching over 9,000 feet. Notable landmarks like Aguereberry Point overlook the vastness of Death Valley to the east, while drainage systems like Nemo Canyon and Wildrose Canyon carve through the Panamint Range, illustrating the complex topography that dictated movement through this desert environment.