There are numerous publications out about Death Valley - few are worth buying.
My favorite maps to carry are:
AAA Death Valley (available for free at all AAA offices)
National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map #221 Death Valley map, ISBN: 9781566952057
DeLorme California atlases:
North -
South
Park Service
map recommendations
You can get a variety of maps for your GPS or computer.
My favorite books about Death Valley are:
Geology underfoot, Robert P. Sharp and Allen F. Glazner
The Explorer's Guide to Death Valley
Happy reading and planning
Harald Pietschmann