Mormon settlement founded in the 1860s at the Muddy–Virgin confluence, later a thriving Moapa Valley town abandoned in the 1930s as Lake Mead rose behind Hoover Dam. Lake-level decline has re-exposed foundations, the schoolhouse steps, store pads, and ice-cream parlor wall; NPS maintains a trail and interpretive signs across the ruins inside Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Field facts
| Region | Clark County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.4692, -114.3839 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1860s–1938 (inundated) |
| Access | Dirt road + 2.5 mi RT hike |
| Managing agency | NPS Lake Mead NRA |
| Highlight | Schoolhouse steps / re-emerged foundations |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Point of interestGold Butte Kiosk15.1 km away
- RestroomLogandale18 km away
- CampgroundEcho Bay RV Park18.2 km away
- CampgroundEcho Bay Campground18.5 km away
- TrailheadLogandale 18.8 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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