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2012 Map of The Temple

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lake Mead dominates this high-resolution survey, revealing the intricate shoreline and recreational infrastructure of the Arizona and Nevada borderlands. The southern portion of the map is anchored by Temple Bar, a major access point featuring the Temple Bar Marina, an airport, and the Temple Bar Boat Anchorage. This area serves as a gateway to the Temple Basin, where the desert terrain meets the water in a complex series of inlets and coves like Monkey Cove and Ladder Cove.

Navigation and geology define the northern reaches, where distinctive landforms such as The Temple, The Haystacks, and Napoleons Tomb rise from the landscape. The map provides specific detail for boaters and history enthusiasts, naming small features like Houseboat Island and the somberly titled Plane Crash Island. The presence of the Virgin Canyon and several named washes, including Temple Wash, illustrates the drainage patterns that feed into this massive reservoir system.