1971 Map of Columbine Falls

About this map

Lake Mead and the Colorado River dominate this 1970s topographical record of Mohave County, where the desert landscape meets the rising waters of the reservoir. The map documents a critical intersection of land management and natural landmarks, showing the Hualapai Indian Reservation boundary set against the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Geologic and recreational points of interest are numerous along the river corridor, including the Pearce Ferry Boat Anchorage and the sheer Cliffs of the Sanup Plateau. Notable subterranean and hydrological features like Rempart Cave, the Muav Caves, and the eponymous Columbine Falls are precisely located. The map also traces the distinct Granite Gorge and the Grand Wash, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of Cave Canyon before they reach Lower Lake Mead.