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Mojave Desert - (MAP) Subsection 322Ab Death Valley
This
subsection is the alluvial plain of Death Valley, from Sand Spring south-southeast
to the drainage divide between Death Valley and Silurian Valley.
It has a very hot arid climate. MLRAs 30g and 30h.
Grasslands: Desert sand - verbena series, Indian ricegrass series, Pickleweed series, Saltgrass series. Shrublands: Allscale series, Brittlebush series, Creosote bush series, Creosote bush - white bursage series, Desert-holly series, Iodine bush series, White bursage series. Forests and woodlands: Mesquite series. Surface Water. Runoff is rapid from alluvial fans and slow from basin-fill. Drainage is internal, there is no outlet for surface water. The Amargosa River, which is the largest stream draining into Death Valley, is dry most of each year; but it does have several large springs along its channel. There is temporary ponding on playas, or dry lake beds. < previous - Mojave Desert - next > |
clickable map - select a section to view Looking east across Death Valley from Aguereberry Point in the Panamint Mountain Range Death Valley National Park |
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