The History of Death Valley

By Taylynn Xander Akoteu

  • When the Landscape was Discovered

    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

    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

    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"

    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

    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

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

  • Thousands Of Acres Land Was Given to The Timbisha

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