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2012 Map of Middle Point

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Middle Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lake Mead dominates this desert landscape where the waters of the Virgin Basin meet the stark eastern slopes of the Black Mountains. The shoreline is characterized by a series of rugged indentations and landmarks named for local figures and geologic features, such as Kitty Coleman Rock and Jim Jones Reef. Navigation and topographical interest center on the central peninsula of Middle Point and the adjacent Middle Point Islands, which sit across from Crescent Cove.

Surface drainage patterns are defined by dry washes that carry runoff from the highlands to the reservoir, including Cleopatra Wash, Manganese Wash, and Twin Springs Wash. These ephemeral watercourses have carved out distinct landing spots and coves, from the sheltered Miners Cove to the broad East Point Bay. The map provides a detailed view of the interaction between the fluctuating reservoir levels and the complex desert terrain in this part of Clark County.