Old Borax Mine Transportation

Transportation once used in the old Borax mines in Furnace Creek. Furnace Creek holds the record for the highest reliably recorded air temperature on Earth at 134 °F (56.7 °C) on July 10, 1913, as well as the highest recorded natural ground surface temperature on Earth at 201 °F (93.9 °C) on July 15, 1972. The visitor centre, museum, and headquarters of the Death Valley National Park are located at Furnace Creek.