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2023 Map of Willow Beach

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Willow Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep path through the desert landscape of the Arizona-Nevada border, defining the primary geography of this 2023 survey. This reach of the river is characterized by several distinctive water features, including Shallow Rapids and Roaring Rapids, alongside numerous sheltered inlets such as Queens Cove, Painted Cove, and Big Horn Cove. The terrain is strictly managed through federal designations, with the Black Canyon Wilderness to the north and the Eldorado Wilderness to the west, all contained within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Evidence of human infrastructure is concentrated near the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery, accessed via the Willow Beach Access Rd. The map also captures geological landmarks like the Chalk Cliffs and Mohave Peaks, as well as the intricate drainage patterns of Jumbo Wash and Lonesome Wash. This modern topographical study illustrates the enduring isolation of the Mojave Desert terrain while documenting the precise boundaries between Clark Co Nevada and Mohave Co Arizona.