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2014 Map of Bonelli Bay

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Bonelli Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Bonelli Landing serves as a primary access point to the eastern reaches of Lake Mead within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This desert landscape is defined by the submerged canyons and inlets of the Mojave Desert, where the rising waters of the reservoir have created a complex shoreline of coves and basins. To the north, the Virgin Basin opens into wide water, while the eastern shore is characterized by geological formations such as the Gypsum Ledges and Big Gypsum Ledges.

The southern portion of the map transitions into the arid expanse of Detrital Valley, where the Detrital Wash drains toward the lake. This area showcases the intersection of desert hydrology and modern recreation, with Temple Bar Rd providing transit through the rugged White Hills. Boaters and geologists can trace the shoreline through Secret Cove and Alkali Spring Cove, or navigate past the Pool Islands and Detrital Reefs that emerge from the turquoise waters.