1953 Map of Overton Beach

About this map

Lake Mead National Recreation Area dominates this landscape where the Muddy River and Virgin River arms converge. The map illustrates the region as it transitioned into a major recreational and resource hub following the 1950s, with Overton Beach featuring a Boat Ramp and access to the Northshore Road. Resource extraction remains evident through the Florence Mine and Nevada Silica Sand Mine near Silica Dome, highlighting the geological industrial value of the area alongside the conserved lands of Valley of Fire State Park. The intricate desert hydrology is detailed through numerous seasonal drainages like Overton Wash and Rogers Wash, which lead into complex bays such as Calico Bay and Echo Bay. Scattered springs, including Blue Point Spring and Rogers Spr, provide vital points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing early routes through this arid terrain.