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1983 Map of Lime Wash

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Lime Wash
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Lake Mead National Recreation Area dominates the western portion of this 1980s-era landscape, where the Virgin River meets the northern reaches of the reservoir's Overton Arm. The map captures a transition between the inundated topography of the lake and the dry, high-elevation desert terrain to the east. Names like Lime Cove and Submarine Point mark the modern shoreline, while inland features such as Kline Hole and Glory Hole suggest a legacy of local landmarks near the river's original path.

The eastern portion of the quadrangle rises sharply toward Salt Ridge, carved by the deep path of Lime Canyon. Water sources remain vital to this desert environment, evidenced by the presence of Quail Springs, Maynard Spring, and Mockingbird Spring. A lone Corral near the southern boundary points to continued ranching or livestock activity in a region largely defined by the federal recreation area and its distinct geological formations.