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Geologic Map of Lake Mead National Recreation Area

This generalized regional geologic map of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area was compiled from the state geologic maps for Nevada and Arizona. The seven rock-unit colors represent general subdivisions based on geologic origin and geologic age. Click here to see a location map on a Landsat satellite image base. Click here to see a summary of the geologic history of the park. Click here for information about the Stratigraphy of Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

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