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2014 Map of Davis Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Colorado River corridor defines this borderland landscape between Arizona and Nevada, anchored by the massive engineering of Davis Dam. The twin settlements of Bullhead City and Laughlin face each other across the river, showing the modern infrastructure of a bustling recreational and residential hub. North of the dam, the waters of Lake Mohave fill the canyons between the Newberry Mountains and the Arizona desert, creating a stark contrast between the blue reservoir and the arid terrain.

Evidence of the area's older history and mining legacy is found along Katherine Mine Rd and the Old Wagon Trl, leading toward the small community of Katherine. Local geology and navigation landmarks are well-documented with labels for Pyramid Rock, Bulls Head Rock, and Inscription Rock. The industrial footprint is further evidenced by the Mohave Generating Station Reservoir and the Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport, illustrating the complex development within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.