5,376 Lake Mead Images and Stock Photos

Explore the striking and dramatic beauty of Lake Mead, the vast reservoir created by one of America’s great engineering marvels. The Getty Images collection showcases the unique scenery of this location, from the deep blue waters set against arid desert mountains to the visible "bathtub ring" that chronicles its changing water levels. These compelling visuals tell a story of nature, recreation, and water resources in the American Southwest. For related content, browse our curated galleries of images of the Hoover Dam or find more desert landscapes in our collection of Grand Canyon stock images.