
Lake Mead and its intricate shoreline dominate this topographic study at the confluence of the Virgin River and the Colorado River. Situated within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the map captures the desert landscape where the Overton Arm meets the main body of the reservoir. Notable shoreline features include numerous coves and landmarks such as Boathouse Cove, Miners Cove, and Ebony Cove. The rugged western backdrop is formed by the Black Mountains and Echo Hills, with the distinctive Cleopatra peak rising above the Cleopatra Cove.
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1886 · Saint Thomas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Saint Thomas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1926 · Bonelli
USGS Topo · 1:96,000
1926 · Boulder Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:96,000
1953 · Muddy Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Overton Beach
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Hoover Dam
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Virgin Basin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000