2018 Map of Fire Mountain

About this map

Lake Mohave dominates this portion of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, where the Colorado River marks the border between Nevada and Arizona. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the arid Mojave Desert to the water-filled recesses of Lower Black Canyon. Historically significant drainage systems like Eldorado Canyon, Techatticup Wash, and Capitol Wash converge on the reservoir, creating a complex shoreline of named inlets including Techatticup Cove and Capital Camp Cove. Mining history is evidenced by the Pope Mine near the river and the Porter Mine Cove, indicating the mineral extraction that once characterized these remote desert canyons. Modern recreation and conservation are highlighted by the Black Canyon National Water Trail, which follows the river's path below Fire Mtn.