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Furnace Creek.

Its Census reference point is in Mesquite Flat/Badwater Basin, within Mojave Basin and Range. Darwin lies about 41.2 miles west of Furnace Creek by reference-point distance.

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THE SETTINGMesquite Flat/Badwater Basin
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYInyo County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Furnace Creek on the map

THE FURNACE CREEK LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Mesquite Flat/Badwater Basin setting.

Furnace Creek CDP has 31.5 square miles of land in Inyo County. Its Census reference point is in Mesquite Flat/Badwater Basin, within Mojave Basin and Range.

Broad dry basins and scattered ranges define the Mojave landscape. Creosote scrub, yuccas and Joshua trees occur regionally, with different plant communities on alkali flats and higher mountains.

Regional context: Mojave Basin and Range ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Furnace Creek and Inyo County

Furnace Creek is associated with Inyo County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Inyo County

Furnace Creek by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Furnace Creek, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.3 percentage points lower than the 0.3% recorded for Inyo County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Furnace Creek CDP has 23.4 times the land area of nearby Darwin CDP (1.35 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Furnace Creek land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Furnace Creek’s place name from its government

Furnace Creek is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Furnace Creek address as city approval. Inyo County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Mesquite Flat/Badwater Basin setting

Mesquite Flat/Badwater Basin belongs to Mojave Basin and Range. Where does the tract sit between basin floor and mountain front, and what records confirm access and a usable water source?

03

Check the route, beyond Darwin

Darwin is 41.2 miles west of the Furnace Creek reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Furnace Creek resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON FURNACE CREEK

USGS National Map

Begin at 36.4277° N, 116.8747° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Furnace Creek ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Inyo

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Inyo ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Furnace Creek data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Mesquite Flat/Badwater Basin

Explore the agency mapping behind the Mojave Basin and Range context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional California landowner resources

California State Geoportal

Official state geospatial datasets for land, water, boundaries, and environmental research.

California fire-hazard maps

State Fire Marshal information and map access for current Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Furnace Creek.

Darwin lies about 41.2 miles west of Furnace Creek by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Furnace Creek in context

NSEWDarwin · 41.2 miles1Shoshone · 44.8 miles2Valley Wells · 45.7 miles3Homewood Canyon · 46.8 miles4Trona · 49.8 miles5Searles Valley · 54 miles6OUTER RING: 54 MILES
  1. 1
    Darwin41.2 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Shoshone44.8 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Valley Wells45.7 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Homewood Canyon46.8 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Trona49.8 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Searles Valley54 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within California; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Furnace Creek
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Furnace Creek?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Inyo County. Furnace Creek’s 31.5 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Furnace Creek property in Mesquite Flat/Badwater Basin?+

No. Mesquite Flat/Badwater Basin is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Furnace Creek boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Darwin as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 41.2 miles west of Furnace Creek’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Furnace Creek?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Furnace Creek.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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