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1970 Map of Boulder Beach

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Boulder Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Lake Mead National Recreation Area serves as the focal point for this 1970s topographical study, documenting a landscape shaped by water management and desert recreation. Significant infrastructure is evident in the Alfred Merritt Smith Water Treatment Plant, various pumping stations, and the Main Aqueduct snaking through the River Mountains. These features highlight the complex engineering required to support the region's growth and utility needs.

Along the shoreline, recreational development is well-established at Boulder Beach and Hemenway Harbor. Historical traces of the area's development are preserved in the Old Railroad Grade and numerous small excavations like the Quarry and Mine. This map documents a transitional period when established sites like Lake Mead Lodge and the Trailer Park sat alongside the rugged peaks of Black Mtn and the isolated Saddle Island.