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2011 Map of Lake Havasu City South

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lake Havasu City South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lake Havasu City occupies the northern shoreline where the Colorado River widens into the reservoir of Lake Havasu. This 2011 map details the dense suburban expansion into the desert, where a network of residential streets named for desert plants and figures—such as Papago Dr and Bahama Ave—intersect with the natural drainage of the Palo Verde Wash and Daytona Wash. The legendary London Bridge serves as the focal point for the city's connection to Pittsburg Point, while the Lake Havasu City Post Office and Lake Havasu Golf Course mark the established local infrastructure of the era.

Moving south along the water, the terrain becomes increasingly defined by its recreational and natural landmarks. Small inlets and rocky outcrops like Thompson Bay, Copper Canyon, and Pilot Rock punctuate the coastline. The eastern shore is characterized by long, winding washes such as Chemehuevi Wash and Mockingbird Wash, which drain the arid highlands toward the lake. Remote settlements and landings like Havasu Palms and Whipple Point offer a view of the more isolated reaches of the Mohave County waterfront during this period.