2021 Map of Overton SE

About this map

The Virgin River carves a path through this corner of the Mojave Desert, leading into the northern reaches of Lake Mead. This arid landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, where the flat expanse of Mormon Mesa and Badger Bench transitions into the steep slopes of the Virgin Mountains and Black Ridge. Much of the southern and central portion of the map is protected within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, showing the intersection of river hydrology and desert topography. Significant landmarks like Huntsman Hill and the southern basin at Long Bottom provide reference points in a region primarily accessed by rugged paths such as Carp Elgin Rd. The map illustrates the contemporary boundary of the Virgin Valley before the river fully merges with the reservoir.