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Amargosa Desert
Eagle Mountain, Death Valley Junction, CA.
The Amargosa Desert is a vast, arid region located primarily in Nevada, extending slightly into California. It's named after the Amargosa River, which, despite being called a river, is mostly dry and only flows above ground in certain places before disappearing into the ground. The desert is part of the larger Mojave Desert ecosystem.
Location:
It's situated in southern Nevada, near the border with California. The towns of Amargosa Valley and Beatty, Nevada, are nearby.Climate:
It's hot and dry, with very little rainfall, typical of desert environments. Summers can reach scorching temperatures, while winters can be cold.Geology:
The desert is known for its unique geography, with barren landscapes, salt flats, and rocky terrain.Wildlife:
Despite its harsh environment, the desert supports various species of plants and animals. Some unique species of fish, like the Amargosa pupfish, can survive in the rare water sources found in the desert.Attractions:
The area is near Death Valley National Park, and it also contains the Amargosa Opera House and Hotel, a quirky historical site. The desert's proximity to such landmarks draws visitors interested in the stark beauty of desert landscapes. It's a remote and desolate place, yet rich in natural beauty and intrigue, with a history tied to both indigenous cultures and early settlers who traversed the harsh environment.-
Beatty, NV
A few miles southeast of nowhere, so its easy to find. Now-days, a gateway to Death Valley, Beatty started out as ...Death Valley Junction, CA
Death Valley Junction is a small community in the Amargosa Valley in California. It is home to the Amargosa Opera House and the Amargosa Hotel. ...Ash Meadows
Warm water from underground bubbles up through sand into clear spring pools. Silvery blue pupfish dart between swaying strands of ...Rhyolite, NV
Her birth was brought about by Shorty Harris and E. L. Cross, who were prospecting in the area in 1904. They found quartz all over a hill, and as Shorty describes it "... the quartz was just full of free gold...Big Dune
... is a 1.5 square mile complex star sand dune that reaches 2,731 feet above sea level.Amargosa Desert - Pahrump Valley
Ecosubsection information including the alluvial plains of the Amargosa Desert, Sarcobatus Flat, Stewart Valley, Pahrump Valley, Mesquite Valley, and California Valley.The Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad
... Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Pacific Coast Borax Company, which from 1905 to 1907 built a standard gauge railroad between Ludlow on the Santa Fe main line to Death Valley Junction and Beatty, where ...Amargosa River
The Amargosa River originates in the mountains surrounding Beatty, Nevada, flows through the Amargosa Desert region, and terminates at Bad Water in Death Valley National Park. The Amargosa is nearly 200 miles long, but ...Shoshone, CA
China Ranch
Dublin Gulch
Tecopa Hot Springs
Mud Hills
Shoshone Cemetery
Dumont Dunes
