| an arid basin in E California and S Nevada: lowest land in North America. ab. 1500 sq. mi. (3900 sq. km); 280 ft. (85 m) below sea level. |
| Death Valley An arid desert basin of eastern California and western Nevada. Its lowest point is 86m (282 ft) below sea level. |
Desert valley in southeastern California and southwestern Nevada.
Note: The lowest point in North America — 282 feet below sea level.