Site Six, Lake Havasu Site Six, Lake Havasu Site Six is located on the western point of Pittsburg Point in Lake Havasu on the Arizona side of the Colorado River. Even though Site Six lies within the Lake Havasu State Park, Lake Havasu City manages this facility.In 1942 when the United Stated entered WWII, the U.S. Army scouted for, and established, airfields nationwide for the purpose of training pilots and aircrew. Seven emergency airfield sites were developed in Mohave County and along the Colorado River, including what’s now known as Site Five and Site Six. In 1942, the U.S. military built the Havasu Auxiliary
Havasu Creek enters Cataract Canyon (also known as Havasu Canyon). It then reaches Havasu Springs, where an underground source feeds the creek. This spring can be accessed by heading upstream when the creek is first encountered. The water stays at about 70 °F (21 °C) all year around. The creek is well known for its blue-green color and distinctive travertine formations. This is due to large amounts of calcium carbonate in the water that formed the limestone that lines the creek and reflects its color so strongly. This also gives the creek an interesting feature, as it is ever-changing. This occurs because