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2014 Map of Ringbolt Rapids

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Ringbolt Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ringbolt Rapids and the powerful flow of the Colorado River define this stretch of the Arizona-Nevada border within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The landscape is dominated by the steep walls of Black Canyon and the surrounding Mojave Desert peaks, including the Eldorado Mountains. This survey documents a critical riparian corridor where numerous geothermal features like Lost Man Hot Spring, Palm Tree Springs, and Ringbolt Hot Spring emerge from the canyon floors.

The presence of the Us-93 corridor provides a sharp contrast between modern transportation infrastructure and the remote river features such as Big Sand Bar Rapids and The Chute. For those studying the hydrology of the region, the map traces the transition from riverine rapids into the northern reaches of Lake Mohave. Distinctive landmarks like the Liberty Bell Arch and named drainages such as Cranes Nest Wash illustrate the complex desert topography that has challenged travelers for generations.