Known informally as the Charlie Brown Outcrop, this distinctive road-cut is a popular stop for geologists heading to Death Valley, California. Located along the Charlie Brown Highway (CA 178), northeast of the small town of Shoshone, this road-cut exposes the spectacular vitrophyre (black band of volcanic glass) within the Miocene Resting Spring Pass Tuff.
The Shoshone Museum houses a large collection of artifacts and documents that record the history of small mining community. It also serves as a showcase for the geology and natural history of the Amargosa and Death Valley region.
Shoshone is a small, historic village located in Inyo County, California. Nestled in the Amargosa Valley near the southeastern edge of Death Valley National Park, Shoshone serves as a gateway to exploring the unique landscapes and history of the region. The population was 22 at the 2020 census, down from 31 at the 2010 census.
Nopah Range Wilderness contains a good chunk of the Nopah Range in its eastern portion and a piece of the Resting Spring Range in its west. These ranges embody dramatic geologic landscapes, separated by the north-south Chicago Valley, a flat expanse with numerous winding, light-colored washes.
