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1953 Map of Virgin Basin, 1960 Print
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1953 Map of Virgin Basin

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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Lake Mead dominates this mid-century survey of the Virgin Basin, where the submerged channels of the Virgin River and Colorado River meet. Compiled using aerial photography from 1950 and underwater contours from earlier sedimentation studies, the map reveals the complex shoreline of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area during its early decades. Isolated outposts like Bonelli Landing and the Temple Bar Boat Anchorage serve as primary access points along the expansive water.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain