This historic crossroad was used by Indians, Clampers, Death Valley 49ers, ranchers, farmers, settlers, and tourists. The town was originally called Amargosa, and in 1907 its name was changed to Death Valley Junction. Here, the Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad connected with the Las Vegas-Tonopah Railroad to service the Ryan and Lila C. borax mines near Ryan during the years 1914-28. Death Valley Junction had rail service until 1940, and at its peak the town had a population of 300. Today, the town is on the National Register of Historic Places.