An image showing an overhead view of visitors standing at Lakeview Point at Lake Mead. This is the original home to the Dr. Elwood Mead dedication plaque. Since he was the commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation at the time the lake was created, Dr. Mead was the inspiration behind Lake Mead's official name. The viewing point provides visitors with a unique sight of the lake from the reservoir's outskirts.
An image of a Greyhound bus driving near Lakeview Point at Lake Mead. Dr. Elwood Mead's dedication plaque can be seen behind the bus. Since he was the commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation at the time the lake was created, Dr. Mead was the inspiration behind Lake Mead's official name.
An image of cars, buses and people at a Lakeview Point overlooking Lake Mead. Dr. Elwood Mead's dedication plaque is visible near the crowd. Since he was the commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation at the time the lake was created, Dr. Mead was the inspiration behind Lake Mead's official name.
An image of a car at Lakeview Point overlooking Lake Mead. Dr. Elwood Mead's dedication plaque is visible. Since he was the commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation at the time the lake was created, Dr. Mead was the inspiration behind Lake Mead's official name.
An image of a car at Lakeview Point overlooking Lake Mead. Dr. Elwood Mead's dedication plaque is visible. Since he was the commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation at the time the lake was created, Dr. Mead was the inspiration behind Lake Mead's official name.
An image of a billboard for advertising the Visitor's Bureau in Boulder City. The text on the sign reads: "After your tour of the dam, see the official movie! The Building of the Boulder Dam."