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2021 Map of Bonelli Bay

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Bonelli Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Lake Mead National Recreation Area dominates this Mohave County landscape, where the waters of Lake Mead meet the northern edge of the Mojave Desert. The map reveals a complex shoreline defined by significant inlets like Bonelli Bay and Virgin Basin, alongside smaller recesses such as Secret Cove and Alkali Spring Cove. The arid geography is further shaped by geological formations like the Gypsum Reefs, Big Gypsum Ledges, and the White Hills to the southeast.

Transportation in this desert environment is limited to unpaved access routes including Bonelli Landing Rd and Temple Bar Rd, which navigate the broad expanse of Detrital Valley. The drainage of Detrital Wash serves as a primary topographic feature, illustrating the natural water runoff patterns that feed into the reservoir system. This map provides a clear picture of the modern recreational and conservation boundaries in a region defined by its reliance on the Colorado River watershed.