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2021 Map of Ringbolt Rapids

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Ringbolt Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep path through the Black Mountains and Eldorado Mountains in this modern survey of the border between Nevada and Arizona. This stretch of Black Canyon is defined by its geothermal activity and river navigation hazards, featuring several notable thermal sites such as Ringbolt Hot Spring and Two Mile Hot Spring. The landscape transitions from the high peaks of the Mojave Desert down to the water's edge, where the Black Canyon National Water Trail follows the river's course past Ringbolt Rapids and Crane Nest Rapids.

Inland, the terrain is marked by distinct geological formations like Liberty Bell Arch and the winding Cranes Nest Wash. The map also details the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery at the southern end of the reach, situated within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area serves as a primary corridor for both river-based recreation and desert hiking, with established paths like the Liberty Bell Arch Trail providing access to the high ground overlooking the river valley.