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2015 Map of Gene Wash

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Gene Wash
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Parker Dam anchors this landscape where the Colorado River defines the border between California and Arizona. The infrastructure of the Colorado River Aqueduct is central to the area, featuring the Whipple Mountain Tunnel and Copper Basin Tunnel which facilitate water movement through the Whipple Mountains. This high-desert region is defined by significant water management projects, including the Gene Wash Reservoir and Copper Basin Reservoir, which stand in stark contrast to the surrounding dry washes like Minnick Wash and Eureka Wash.

Black Meadow Landing serves as a primary point of human settlement on the shores of Lake Havasu, while the Gene Wash Reservoir Airport provides aerial access to this specialized industrial and recreational corridor. The complex topography includes the Buckskin Mountains and notable landmarks such as Red Rock and Bluegill Island. This survey offers a clear view of the mid-2010s shoreline and the critical utility network that diverts river water toward coastal urban centers.