Nevada State Route 167
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State Route 167 was a road that ran along the west shore of Lake Mead
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inside the Lake Mead National Recreation Area
. The road went east along Lake Mead's shore. It eventually turned north near Echo Bay. A road branched SR 167 and led to Echo Bay Airport
, and another road led to Overton Beach on Lake Mead. The road turned west and quickly reached its northeastern terminus at SR 169
.
Lake Mead
Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the United States. It is located on the Colorado River about southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, in the states of Nevada and Arizona. Formed by water impounded by the Hoover Dam, it extends behind the dam, holding approximately of water.-History:The lake was...
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Route description
SR 167 started at SR 147Nevada State Route 147
State Route 147 is a short distance state highway located southern Nevada. It is signed as Lake Mead Boulevard and runs from Interstate 15 in North Las Vegas east to the border of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area....
inside the Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Lake Mead National Recreation Area is located in southern Nevada and northwestern Arizona. The centerpieces of the National Recreation Area are its two large reservoirs: Lake Mead and Lake Mohave. These lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while the surrounding desert rewards...
. The road went east along Lake Mead's shore. It eventually turned north near Echo Bay. A road branched SR 167 and led to Echo Bay Airport
Echo Bay Airport
Echo Bay Airport is a public airport located in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 14 miles south of the central business district of Overton, a town in Clark County, Nevada, USA. The airport is situated near Echo Bay on Lake Mead.- Facilities :...
, and another road led to Overton Beach on Lake Mead. The road turned west and quickly reached its northeastern terminus at SR 169
Nevada State Route 169
State Route 169 is a state highway in Nevada, USA. It connects the Lake Mead National Recreation Area as well as the communities of Overton, Logandale, and the rest of the Moapa Valley to Interstate 15. While not part of SR 169 proper, the Valley of Fire Road and White Domes Road, within Valley...
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