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2011 Map of Spirit Mountain SE

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Spirit Mountain SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lake Mohave dominates this landscape, stretching between the steep terrain of the Lake Mead National Rec Area. The map reveals a complex shoreline defined by dozens of small inlets and coves named for prospectors, local landmarks, and natural features, such as Camp Thurman Cove, Forty-Niner Cove, and the oddly named Eighty-Three Dollar Cove. Centered around Mohave Crossing, the waterway serves as a vital corridor marked by the Mohave Crossing Light, reflecting the importance of river navigation even as modern recreation has reshaped the valley.

Inland, the arid desert environment is cut by wide drainage systems like Empire Wash and Granite Wash, which feed into the lake. Notable terrestrial landmarks include Cottonwood Island and the uniquely labeled Gasoline Alley. For those researching regional development, the presence of Silver Cut Meadows and various named canyons like Pipe Spring Canyon provide specific points of reference for tracing historic land use and movement through this corner of Mohave County.