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2014 Map of Hoover Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Hoover Dam stands as the central engineering landmark of this landscape, straddling the border between Nevada and Arizona within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The map reveals the dramatic geography where the Colorado River enters Black Canyon, downstream from the massive expanse of Boulder Basin in Lake Mead. The terrain is characterized by high desert promontories and deep washes, including the prominent Fortification Hill and the rugged heights of Sugarloaf Mtn.

Hydrological features such as Nevada Hot Spring and Sugarloaf Spring dot the arid landscape, while the reservoir's complex shoreline is marked by named inlets like Painters Cove and Water Barge Cove. Along the eastern shore, the geography of the Mojave Desert is meticulously detailed through features like Kingman Wash and Teakettle Pass, illustrating the primitive access points and natural landmarks surrounding this vital American water resource.