Lost City Museum Map (2017)
Get ready to explore ancient Nevada history with the most up-to-date Lost City Museum Map.
The Lost City Museum in Clark County, Nevada, preserves artifacts from ancient Ancestral Puebloan settlements. Located in Overton, it showcases reconstructed pueblo dwellings, archaeological exhibits, and artifacts excavated from sites flooded by Lake Mead after the Hoover Dam’s construction.
Find your way to the reconstructed Ancestral Puebloan pithouses, and don’t miss the exhibits inside the Main Gallery showcasing real artifacts from the original Pueblo Grande de Nevada. The shaded picnic area out front is a great place to rest before or after your visit.
Planning your route ahead makes navigating this archaeological treasure even more rewarding.
Lost City Museum Map 2017
The Lost City Museum Map 2017 provides a detailed layout of the museum’s exhibits and facilities as they appeared that year. The map highlights key archaeological displays, visitor amenities, and pathways through the museum. It serves as a guide for exploring artifacts and understanding the historical context of the Lost City site.
Printable Lost City Museum Map PDF 2017
FAQ
Why is the Lost City Museum important?
The Lost City Museum is important because it preserves and displays artifacts from prehistoric Ancestral Puebloan sites that were threatened by the creation of Lake Mead. The museum provides insight into the lives and culture of Nevada’s earliest inhabitants, including reconstructed pueblos and original archaeological remains. It plays a vital role in protecting and interpreting the region’s ancient history for researchers and the public.
Where is the lost city archaeological site?
The lost city archaeological site, known as Pueblo Grande de Nevada, is located in Overton, Nevada, within the Moapa Valley. The Lost City Museum is built directly atop part of this original prehistoric Ancestral Puebloan settlement. The area includes both preserved ruins and reconstructed dwellings accessible to visitors.
What lost city is under Lake Mead?
The lost city under Lake Mead refers to the ancient Puebloan settlements known as Pueblo Grande de Nevada, as well as the ghost town of St. Thomas. These sites were submerged when the Colorado River was dammed to create Lake Mead in the 1930s, but some ruins have reemerged as water levels have dropped.
What did the city museum used to be?
The Lost City Museum was originally known as the Boulder Dam Park Museum when it was built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It was created by the National Park Service to house and exhibit artifacts recovered from archaeological sites that would be flooded by Lake Mead. The museum’s name changed to Lost City Museum in the mid-1950s when it was transferred to state control.
