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2021 Map of Ivanpah Lake

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Ivanpah Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Ivanpah Lake dominates the eastern basin of this high desert landscape, straddling the state line where Mojave Desert terrain meets the developed corridor of Primm. The settlement at Primm serves as a distinctive gateway between Nevada and California, characterized by a concentration of commercial infrastructure including Fashion Outlet Way and S Las Vegas Blvd. This proximity to the state border highlights the area's role as a transit hub and recreational threshold, with the dry lake bed providing a stark, flat contrast to the rising elevations of the surrounding mountains.

To the west, the Clark Mountain Range and Spring Mountains frame the expansive Ivanpah Valley. Geologic and topographic interest is centered on features like Antimony Gulch and the intricate drainage patterns leading toward the basin. The map reveals the modern road network servicing this corridor, from the residential-style streets like Dalmatia Rd and Silverton Rd to the larger arterial connections of Yates Well Rd that link the valley floor to the foothills.