Bonelli's Ferry, Historical ferry crossing point in Clark County, Nevada, United States.
Bonelli's Ferry was a river crossing where the Colorado and Virgin Rivers meet in Nevada. The site now rests underwater, submerged by Lake Mead after a dam was constructed in the 1930s.
Swiss immigrant Daniel Bonelli took over operations of the ferry in 1876. It served as a crucial stop for travelers moving between settlements and mining camps in the region until flooding submerged it.
The ferry site represented a nexus of transportation routes connecting Mormon settlements, mining camps, and trading posts across Nevada, Arizona, and Utah territories.
The site is now underwater and therefore inaccessible for direct visits. Visitors can learn about the crossing's history through museum exhibits or by exploring the broader Lake Mead area.
The ferry service continued operating until 1935 when the rising waters of the newly created Lake Mead covered the entire crossing point.
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