Concession facilities. For Overton Beach Resort, Inc. detailed information, write to P.O. Box 714 or phone the following Overton, NV 89040 NATIONAL RECREATION AREA concessioners: (702) 397-2569 ARIZONA*

Callville Bay Marina Temple Bar Marina, Inc. 2103 Western Ave. Temple Bar, AZ 86443 , NV 89102 (602) 767-3400 (702) 565-8956 Willow Beach Resort, Inc. Cottonwood Cove P.O Box 187 Development Co. Boulder City, NV 89005 P.O. Box 11 54 (602)767-3311 Cottonwood Cove, NV 89046 Nearby services. Telephone (702) 297-1233 and telegraph services, Echo Bay Resort, Inc. churches, motels, cafes, P.O. Box 384 garages, service stations, Overton, NV 89040 photographic and curio shops, (702) 397-2661 and stores are in Boulder City Henderson, Las Vegas, North Lake Mead Ferry Service, Inc. Las Vegas, Searchlight, and 5030 Paradise Rd. Overton, Nev., and in Bullhead Las Vegas, NV89119 City and Kingman, Ariz. (702)736-6180 Transportation to the park. Las Vegas Boat Harbor Most visitors come here in P.O. Box 771 private vehicles. Others use Henderson, NV 8901 5 the nearest commercial airport (702) 565-9111 at Las Vegas. Airports for Lake Mead Lodge & Marina private planes are at Boulder (Boulder Beach) City and North Las Vegas. 2103 Western Ave. Additional landing strips are Las Vegas, NV 89102 at Overton and Echo Bay in (702) 293-3484, 293-2074 Nevada and at Temple Bar in Arizona. Mohave County Lake Mohave Resort, Inc. Airport in Bullhead City, (Katherine) Ariz., serves Katherine, and an Bullhead City, AZ 86430 unimproved airstrip is located (602) 754-3245 across Lake Mohave from Lakeshore Trailer Village Cottonwood Cove. Seaplanes Boulder City NV 89005 may land on the lakes, but they (702) 293-2540 may not enter harbor areas under their own power.

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LAKE MEAD Boulder Beach. 3.2km(2mi) Temple Bar, 89km (55mi) Echo Bay, 79km. (49mi) Callville Bay, 43km (27mi) Overton Beach, 101km (63mi) Las Vegas Wash, 16km (lOmi) Fishing for bass, trout, LAKE MOHAVE and catfish is a year-round pastime on the lakes. Katherine. 130km (81 mi) Willow Beach, 35km (22mi) ~ Cottonwood Cove, 87km (54mi) # Marine fuel only O Reserved for trailer village occupants Administration Lake Mead National Recreation our fish and wildlife, pre­ FOR YOUR SAFETY Area, established on October serving the environmental and The safety notes printed in A note about pets. Pets are 8, 1964, is administered by cultural values of our national bold letters in this folder are prohibited on beaches, in swim the National Park Service, parks and historical places, for your protection Please areas, or in public buildings U.S. Department of the and providing for the enjoy­ read them Never travel alone and must be kept leashed. Interior. The superintendent's ment of life through outdoor Someone else should always Heat rapidly kills pets left in address is 601 Nevada High­ recreation. The Department know where you are going, parked cars. Do not allow way, Boulder City, NV 89005. assesses our energy and when you expect to return, them to drink irrigation water mineral resources and works and have a description of your which may be toxic. Also, the As the Nation's principal to assure that their develop­ vehicle or boat The 24-hour, flowering oleanders in many conservation agency, the ment is in the best interests park emergency number is of the developed areas contain Department of the Interior of all our people. The Depart­ (702) 293-40*1. a poison that can be fatal if has responsibility for most of ment also has a major respon­ eaten. our nationally owned public sibility for American Indian lands and natural resources. reservation communities and This includes fostering the for people who live in Island National Park Service wisest use of our land and Territories under U.S. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR water resources, protecting administration. T*GP0,1977-24O957/l9 Reprint 1977 Vast expanses of clear water, stark and colorful nificant are its lessons about the formation of the ABOUT YOUR VISIT desert landscapes, clean air, and ideal climate earth's surface, the natural laws that govern bio­ The park is open all year. From make this national recreation area a welcome spot logical communities, the influence of man on this late September through late May the weather is delightful. in our polluted, crowded, jet-age world. environment, and in turn its influence on man. Even in July and August, when daytime temperatures may rise GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY The kit fox makes THE LAKE MEAD COUNTRY above 42°C (100°F) many The recreation area lies astride the Grand Wash its home on the Lake Mead stretches 170 kilometers (105 miles) desert where it preys visitors do not find the heat Cliffs, which form the abrupt and spectacular oppressive because of low up the old course of the from upon rodents. transition between two major geographical prov­ humidity. Summer nights are Hoover Dam to Separation Canyon. Its 890-kilome­ inces of North America. To the east, the Colorado usually comfortable with low Shadows deepen on the ter (550-mile) shoreline, consisting of wide gravel temperatures averaging 21 °C upper reaches of Lake River has carved a series of canyons through the beaches, shadowed coves, and steep canyon walls, (70°F). For protection Mohave in the region high province known as the Colorado Plateau. The against brilliant sunshine, known as the Black provides endless opportunities for swimming, Canyon. grandest of these is the Grand Canyon, where wear a hat and tinted scuba diving, fishing, boating, water skiing, and erosion has exposed a spectacular cross section of This etching of three bighorn was done long ago, glasses. Be prepared for low Boating and water skiing. On remote beaches and in the beach camping. probably by chipping the rock's weathered surface temperatures on winter morn­ Launching ramps are located back country away from the nearly horizontal layers of limestones, shales, and with a stone. In some places in the recreation area, ings and evenings. Bring at each developed area. Always developed areas you can find Lake Mohave, a narrow reservoir created by Davis sandstones. the Indian petroglyphs show a variety of shapes. warm clothing. check the weather forecast Whether they were done for pure artistic pleasure places for more primitive Dam, reaches northward 108 kilometers (67 miles) and look for storm warning camping. Please bring back Soon after emerging from the western portal of or with a message in mind is not known. The Alan Bible Visitor Center to the base of Hoover Dam. Besides the various flags before going out. If bad your litter in litter containers the Grand Canyon, at the Grand Wash Cliffs, the near the west end of Lake weather catches you on the which you can pick up before water sports, visitors also observe and photo­ Mead is open daily. It has north-south trending mountains of the Basin and water, put on your life you leave at launch ramps and graph interesting geological formations, ancient exhibits on natural history and Range Province divert the Colorado River south­ jacket, head for the nearest campgrounds. Be alert for The Desert Shrub Community is the most wide­ publications that will help you Indian petroglyphs, and desert bighorn along sheltered cove, and wait it flash floods in stormy ward toward the Gulf of California. Broad enclosed spread of these four living communities. It covers plan your visit. A botanical its shores. out. Call (702) 736-3854 for weather. Avoid wash valleys, without external drainage, separate the garden surrounding the visitor all valley floors and gravel slopes up to about exotic to the desert. Ducks, gulls, and grebes feed a current forecast from the bottoms, and never camp on center can be an interesting The surrounding desert ranges in elevation from many mountain ranges of this vast province. 1,830 meters (6,000 feet) above sea level. Common National Weather Service. low ground. on the surface, while largemouth black bass, rain­ introduction to several natural 158 meters (517 feet) above sea level below Davis plants include creosotebush, Mohave yucca, But in the Lake Mead sections, the erosive power bow trout, and black crappie cruise along the sub­ communities of the desert. Boats, moorings, and marine Hiking. Exploring the park's Dam to 2,130 meters (6,990 feet) on the Shivwits Joshua-tree, and a variety of cactuses. Animals of of the Colorado River has breached the mountain merged cliffs searching for aquatic insects. Interpretive program schedules supplies can be rented from mountains and canyons can Plateau. Here you can enjoy hiking, climbing, rock- are posted at campgrounds most concessioners. Use barriers, thus providing the local basins with drain­ this arid community include kit fox, kangaroo rats, be enjoyable and rewarding hounding, hunting, and photography. MAN IN THE LAKE MEAD COUNTRY and ranger stations around the sanitary dump stations at in the spring, fall, and winter. age to the south. These broad basins and sheer desert bighorn, and a variety of reptiles and birds. Human history here extends back more than 10,000 lakes. major harbors; don't dump Most hiking is cross-country; This expansive country offers much more than connecting canyons are ideally suited for the col­ refuse in the lakes. The Woodland Community lies generally above the years to man's arrival in the Southwest. The people ask a ranger about good just physical recreation. Perhaps even more sig­ lection of water behind Hoover and Davis Dams. WHAT TO SEE AND DO routes Carry water with 1,830-meter level and is limited in the recreation of the archaic desert culture were highly success­ Water skiers must wear a This list can only hint at the you. In summer the canyons area to the Shivwits Plateau and the Newberry ful at adapting to one of the most rigorous climates lifesaving device, and an The exposed rock formations in the Lake Mead variety of activity you will heat up like furnaces. Mountains around Christmas Tree Pass. Utah observer must accompany country span nearly the full range of geologic in America. This culture has endured into historic discover at Lake Mead. the boat operator. Never enter abandoned history and are related to those exposed in Zion, juniper, Colorado pinyon pine, Gambel oak, and times here through the Paiute Indians. Trading and Swimming. Except for the Dam tours. Tours through mines or tunnels; shafts are Grand Canyon, and Petrified Forest National Parks. sagebrush characterize this community. Common agricultural societies evolved along the stream extremely cold water in the Hoover Dam are conducted deep and supporting animals include Utah rock squirrel, cliff chipmunk, Marine and freshwater sediments as well as vol­ courses of the region. This area became the west­ upper section of Lake Mohave, daily, subject to seasonal timbers arc old and rotten. and a variety of reptiles and birds. Mule deer are the lakes are ideal for canic rocks are well represented. Faulting, folding, ern frontier of the great Pueblo Culture until about changes. Davis Dam is open Motoring. An Auto Tape Tour swimming most of the year. and erosion are beautifully displayed. common on the Shivwits Plateau. 1150. Most significant archeological sites, in­ every day for self-guiding of the Lakeshore and Northshore At Boulder Beach and tours. cluding the Lost City Pueblo and the Virgin River Roads is a good introduction to Katherine, lifeguards are on PLANT AND ANIMAL COMMUNITIES many miles of desert scenery Salt Quarries, were inundated by the reservoirs. duty in summer. Be very care­ Lake Mead cruises. Boat Four major communities of plants and animals through fascinating communities ful swimming elsewhere. excursions to Hoover Dam of plants and animals. Ask about occupy the recreation area, which lies within the The recorded history of the area began in 1826, Distances to islands, buoys, depart Lake Mead Marina the tour at the Alan Bible northwest corner of the Mohave Desert. Two of the plants of when Jedediah Smith passed through on his first and across coves are easily near Boulder Beach four the Desert Shrub times daily for 1-1/4-hour Visitor Center and consult Southwest Expedition in search of beaver. The underestimated. Caution- Community are the with park rangers before air matresses and blow-up round trip. Joshua-tree (left) long list of early explorers here includes John C. traveling on back-country toys, any inflatables, can and the desert Diving. Scuba divers and skin roads. Off-road travel is Fremont, Lt. Edward Beale, Lt. Joseph C. Ives, and blow away on even gentle primrose. divers are required to fly the prohibited. Maj. John Wesley Powell. wind, leaving you stranded diver's flag. Divers must stay far from shore. Never swim away from swimming beaches The period of exploration was followed by coloni­ alone or from an unan- and boat harbors. zation and exploitation. Mormon farm settlements chored boat. Remember— and roaring mining camps sprang up along the muscles tire quickly in cold Camping and trailer sites. water. Nearly all developed areas rivers and in the mountains, and a riverboat trans­ have campgrounds equipped portation system soon developed on the Colorado The egret feeds on Fishing. If you fish from with individual campsites, fire small fish and frogs River. Stern-wheeled steamboats up to 53 meters shore, you need a fishing grates, tables, water, rest- in the shallow waters (175 feet) in length and with gross tonnages in license from Arizona or rooms, and sanitary disposal at the lake edge. stations. Only at concessioner excess of 180 metric tons (200 tons) negotiated Nevada. Fishing from a boat requires a license from Arizona trailer courts are there utility the sand bars and the rapids of the mighty Colorado or Nevada along with special hookups. You may stay up to Dissecting the terrain at all elevations are the drain­ up to the Mormon river port of Callville and even use stamp from the other state. 30 days in the calendar year; campsites are not reserved. ages and canyons of the Transzonal Community, up to Rioville at the mouth of the Virgin River. Most marinas have fishing licenses. To protect your gear, lock where a mosaic of species reside within and be The history of man in the region reached a dra­ it when you leave camp and tweentheothercommunities. Honey mesquite, salt- matic point in 1935 when Hoover Dam was com­ notify a ranger if your campsite is left unattended bush, and desertwillow thrive on moisture beneath pleted and Lake Mead was formed, covering such for more than 24 hours. gravelly wash bottoms. Animals of this community historic sites as Callville, Rioville, and St. Thomas. also belong to the surrounding communities. The filling of Lakes Mead and Mohave drastically Many people are coming to The Shoreline and Aquatic Community is made up altered the natural desert environment and at the appreciate the use of a natural force, the wind, of plants and animals living in, or associated with, same time created an outstanding water recrea­ instead of a gasoline permanent springs, streams, and the lakes. Fre­ tional resource. Where our pioneering forefathers engine when boating. mont poplar, willow, tamarisk (saltcedar), and struggled to survive the dangers of the desert and cattail thrive along these waters. Lake Mead and of the mighty Colorado River, we now play, relax, Lake Mohave, both manmade, support most of and enjoy the brilliant sunshine which was such a this community which is populated with species torture to them.