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2012 Map of Spirit Mountain NW

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Spirit Mountain NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lake Mohave dominates this desert landscape along the Nevada-Arizona border, filling the Cottonwood Valley within the Lake Mead National Rec Area. The shoreline is intricately detailed with dozens of named inlets, including the recreational hub at Cottonwood Cove and more remote spots like Hog Farm Cove and Tequila Cove. Near the water's edge, the Cottonwood Cove Rural Branch Post Office and the Cottonwood Landing Field indicate the area's development as a destination for boaters and aviators.

Evidence of historical crossing points and seasonal hydrology is visible through the Searchlight Ferry location and the extensive drainage of Nellis Wash. The presence of Windmill Cove and Water Wheel Cove suggests the importance of water management and legacy infrastructure in this arid environment. The map provides a precise record of the lake's reach into the canyon lands before more modern shifts in water levels.