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1. www.britannica.com › place › Death-ValleyDeath Valley | Environment, Location, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 10, 2024 · It lies near the undefined border between the Great Basin and the Mojave Desert. Death Valley. Geologically, Death Valley forms part of the southwestern portion of the Great Basin. It is similar to other structural basins of the region but is unique in its depth.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Death_Valley_National_ParkDeath Valley National Park - Wikipedia

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   Coordinates: 36°14′31″N 116°49′33″W. Death Valley National Park is an American national park that straddles the California – Nevada border, east of the Sierra Nevada. The park boundaries include Death Valley, the northern section of Panamint Valley, the southern section of Eureka Valley and most of Saline Valley.

   • Area: 3,373,063 acres (13,650.30 km²)

   • Established: Feb. 11, 1933 (national monument), Oct. 31, 1994 (national park)

3. geologyscience.com › death-valley-usaDeath Valley, USA : Features, Geology, Formation

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   Sep 8, 2023 · It is situated primarily within the state of California, with a small portion extending into Nevada. This iconic desert valley is part of the larger Mojave Desert, and it holds the distinction of being the hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the United States.

4. morethanjustparks.com › death-valley-national-park15 FASCINATING Death Valley Facts You Probably Didn't Know

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   • Death Valley Was Inhabited By Native Americans. The land that is known today as Death Valley National Park was inhabited by Native Americans (most recently the Timbisha Shoshone around 1000AD) prior to the arrival of Europeans.
   • A Famous Explorer Visited Death Valley. Another one of my favorite Death Valley National Park Facts is that, early in 1844, during his second exploration of the Far West, Captain John C. Fremont and 39 of his fellow explorers traversed Death Valley’s perimeter.
   • Death Valley Got Its Name From A Group Of Lost Goldminers. Every place has a story to tell. The story of how Death Valley National Park got its name is a particularly fascinating one of the Death Valley National Park Facts.
   • Death Valley Has Its Own Castle. Among the most unique of the Death Valley National Park Facts is that one of the park’s most interesting features also happens to be one of its most interesting stories.

5. www.nps.gov › deva › indexDeath Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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   Feb 2, 2024 · In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet, each extreme has a striking contrast. Towering peaks are frosted with winter snow. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers. Lush oases harbor tiny fish and refuge for wildlife and humans. Despite its morbid name, a great diversity of life thrives in Death Valley.

6. www.desertusa.com › dv › du_dvpmapDeath Valley National Park: Weather, Geography, Map - DesertUSA

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   Map is active and can be used to select area for more information. Death Valley National Park is located on the eastern border of south-central California and includes a small area of Nevada.

7. www.tripsavvy.com › death-valley-national-parkDeath Valley National Park: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy

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   May 19, 2021 · Address. United States. Phone +1 760-786-3200. Web Visit website. At 3.4 million acres, Death Valley National Park is the largest national park outside of Alaska. It’s also the hottest, driest, and lowest park in the system. Its impressive stats don’t stop there. Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America.