Death Valley: The Manual

The material presented in this book was gathered from numerous sources by L.T. Gotchy, who felt there was a need for anyone who lived and worked in Death Valley to be informed about the area. The work is primarily the result of three people: L.T., Matt Ryan, National Park Service Ranger, and John Aubuchon, Superintendent, Death Valley National Monument.The author spent many laborious hours compiling pertinent, interesting and, in many cases unique, facts and figures regarding Death Valley. Although completed in late 1964 or early 1965, it was never published. Instead, it was literally handed out to a few friends for personal use only.After his death in 2014, the material was discovered among numerous other albums and manuscripts that had been tucked away for decades. Whenever possible, the material is presented in its original format; however, photographs have been added. Keep in mind that the information presented is over 50 years old. Exploration of some of the sites, such as old mining towns, camps, and natural points of interest, may appear somewhat different today, but they are certainly worth the time to visit or, at the very least, learn about in the fascinating pages of this unique work.