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2018 Map of The Temple

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of The Temple
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Temple Bar serves as a primary access point to the waters of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area along the Colorado River. This 2018 survey documents the intricate shoreline and desert topography where Arizona and Nevada meet at the Mohave and Clark county lines. The landscape is defined by distinctive geologic formations and named landmarks that emerge from the water and desert floor, including the prominent spire of The Temple and the flat-topped Napoleons Tomb.

Navigational and aviation history is preserved in labels like Boat Wreck Point, Plane Crash Island, and the Temple Bar Airport. The map traces numerous coves and bays such as Striper Bay and Monkey Cove, which are essential for understanding the recreational and hydrological state of Lake Mead in the late 2010s. From The Jawbone in the north to the South Virgin Mountains, the topography illustrates the extreme relief of the Virgin Canyon region.