Lake Mead National Recreation Area dominates the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape, where the arid terrain of the Mojave Desert meets the dramatic elevation changes of northwestern Arizona. The topography is defined by the stark ridges of the White Hills and the prominent summit of Squaw Peak, reflecting a landscape shaped by drainage patterns and seasonal water flow. Notable among these is Detrital Wash, which carves through the western portion of the map, and the winding route of Temple Bar Rd providing the primary access through this remote territory. The map illustrates a transitional zone where recreation land meets open desert, documented with precision through contemporary USGS surveying.
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1886 · Camp Mohave
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Saint Thomas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Camp Mohave
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Saint Thomas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1926 · Nelson
USGS Topo · 1:96,000
1926 · Bonelli
USGS Topo · 1:96,000
1926 · Boulder Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:96,000
1942 · Camp Mohave
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1947 · Kingman
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1948 · Kingman
USGS Topo · 1:250,000