The History of Death Valley

When the Landscape was Discovered

1849

Miners were on a voyage towards California in the search for gold when they came across a land hotter than fire. They took this, and gave it the name Death Valley

Wagon Teams Hauled Powdery White Borax

1883

Wagon teams dragged wagons full of borax, a substance usually used in glass and ceramics. This helped the population of visitors grow by the minute.

Hottest Time in Death Valley National Park

Jul 10, 1913

This was the date that Death Valley has reached its max power in heat, releasing almost 134 degrees of burning fumes. Leaving a burning sensation in almost every living being in that area.

Dante's View was "Founded"

1926

A group of men were in Death Valley, trying to pick out the best view for the National Park, and was about to choose the Chloride Cliff, but a man named Charlie Brown took the team up to this point and they were persuaded from the beauty

Star Wars was filmed on Dante's View

1977

The record breaking and popular film named Star Wars was filmed on the Dante's View mountain which was named "Tatooine"

When Death Valley was Declared an Official National Park

1994

After about 150 years the president finally declared Death Valley a National Park

Thousands Of Acres Land Was Given to The Timbisha

1999

Over years of fighting for culture, the Timbisha tribe was finally given their rightful home back to their palms.