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1983 Map of The Temple

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of The Temple
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Colorado River and Virgin River converge at Temple Basin, where the expansive waters of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area meet the dramatic geology of Virgin Canyon. This early 1980s provisional survey shows the high-water character of the reservoir, marking features like Plane Crash Island, Houseboat Island, and The Head rising from the basin.

Along the southern shore, Temple Bar Marina serves as a primary hub for recreation, complete with a Camp Ground, Tr Pk, and the Temple Bar Boat Anchorage Boat Ramp and Docks. The map captures a landscape of descriptive landmarks such as Napoleons Tomb, Boat Wreck Point, and The Campanile, while the Temple Trail winds through the southern White Hills toward the water's edge. This sheet is particularly useful for identifying the specific coves and reefs, such as Mushroom Reef and Monkey Cove, that define the Lake Mead shoreline.