OLD STOVEPIPE WELLS

Historical Landmark

Description:
This waterhole, the only one in the sand dune area of Death Valley, was at the junction of the two Indian trails. During the bonanza days of Rhyolite and Skidoo, it was the only known water source on the cross-valley road. When sand obscured the spot, a length of stovepipe was inserted as a marker.

Registration Date: 8/7/1968

Location:
City: Stovepipe Wells
County: Inyo

Directions:
Death Valley National Monument, from State Hwy 190 (P.M. 92.1) go N 2.8 mi on (unpaved) Sand Dunes Access Rd, 6.1 mi E of Stovepipe Wells

Back   Return to Listed Resources Listing