2014 Map of Middle Point

About this map

The Black Mountains dominate the western terrain of this landscape, where steep slopes descend toward the expansive waters of Lake Mead. This area is preserved as part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, showing a complex shoreline defined by significant inlets such as Overton Arm and the broad Virgin Basin. The map captures the boundary where Nevada and Arizona meet in the south, marked by the meeting of Clark County and Mohave County. Notable landforms like Kitty Coleman Rock, Jim Jones Reef, and Surprise Reef provide critical landmarks for navigation and geological study. The network of dry washes, including Cleopatra Wash and Manganese Wash, illustrates the drainage patterns that feed into numerous coves like Ebony Cove and Boathouse Cove. The isolated Middle Point Islands sit just off the prominent peninsula of Middle Point, highlighting the fluctuating relationship between the desert topography and the reservoir's reach.