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Death Valley National Park

Map Information

Wilderness Area Status

Designated Wilderness Area
Year Designated: 1994

Act or Law: California Desert Protection Act of 1994
Acres: 44000
State Region: West Central Nevada
County Regions: Nye  Esmeralda 

Management

Managing Agency: National Park Service
Local District: Death Valley National Park
Contact Info: (760) 786-3200
PO Box 579  Death Valley, CA92328
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Area Description

Wildlife: Desert Fivespot, Brittlebush, Beavertail Cactus, Barrel Cactus, Chuckwalla, Speckled Rattlesnake, Desert Bighorn Sheep, Desert Woodrat, Phainopepla, Verdin, Bell's Vireo, Canyon Wren