Old Maps of Mesquite, Nevada for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 24 historic maps of Mesquite. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Mesquite, NV maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Saint Thomas
    1886 Map of Saint Thomas
    1886 Saint Thomas
    1886 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Nevada's river valleys and early trails are captured here in the late nineteenth century, long before the creation of Lake Mead. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements like Saint Thomas and Old Callville, and trace river crossings at Stone Ferry and Scanlon Ferry.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1893 Map of Saint Thomas
    1893 Map of Saint Thomas
    1893 Saint Thomas
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southern Nevada at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a network of river-based settlements and trails. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early locations of Saint Thomas, Old Callville, and the Stone Ferry crossing.

  3. 1954 Map of Las Vegas
    1954 Map of Las Vegas
    1954 Las Vegas
    1954 Print · USGS
    Las Vegas and the Mojave Desert are shown in the early fifties as the region's military and recreational footprint expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of North Las Vegas, the sites of Indian Springs Air Force Base, and long-established towns like Bunkerville.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Las Vegas
    1957 Map of Las Vegas
    1957 Las Vegas
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern Nevada in the mid-fifties is a landscape of massive federal ranges and the early growth of Las Vegas. Researchers can trace the development of McCarran Field, the expansive Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and the industrial footprint of Henderson.

  5. 1957 Map of Mesquite, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Mesquite, 1959 Print
    1957 Mesquite
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mesquite and the Virgin River valley appear here in the late fifties, during a period of steady growth along the old highway corridors. Researchers can trace the layout of early Bunkerville and Mesquite, locating the cemetery, local Airport, and various water controls along the Virgin River.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Virgin Peak, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Virgin Peak, 1960 Print
    1958 Virgin Peak
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-Arizona border country comes to life in the late fifties, showing the high ridges of the Virgin Mountains. Researchers can trace old desert outposts like Juanita Springs Ranch and Whitney Ranch, or locate historic Petroglyphs and the Great Western Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Las Vegas
    1959 Map of Las Vegas
    1959 Las Vegas
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southern Nevada in the late fifties was a landscape of rapid suburban growth and massive federal installations. Genealogists and historians can trace early housing at Victory Village, the grounds of Camp Desert Rock, and the remote Tule Springs Ranch.

  8. 1962 Map of Las Vegas
    1962 Map of Las Vegas
    1962 Las Vegas
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Nevada is captured here during a period of significant military and industrial growth in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the development of Las Vegas alongside the Magnesium Plant in Henderson and the expansive Nellis Air Force Base.

  9. 1983 Map of Riverside, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Riverside, 1984 Print
    1983 Riverside
    1984 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Clark County was still a land of remote ranching and mining outposts in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the legacy of early desert life through landmarks like Juanita Springs Ranch, the Great Eastern Mine, and the waters of North Key West Spring.

  10. 1985 Map of Mesquite
    1985 Map of Mesquite
    1985 Mesquite
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Virgin River valley at the Nevada-Arizona border shows its agricultural roots and desert landscape in the mid-eighties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local infrastructure through the Mesquite Flume Ditch and locations like the Cem and Bunkerville.

  11. 1985 Map of Flat Top Mesa
    1985 Map of Flat Top Mesa
    1985 Flat Top Mesa
    1985 Print · USGS
    Bunkerville and the Virgin River valley are captured in the mid-1980s as agricultural life persisted between towering desert plateaus. Researchers can trace the path of the Bunkerville Ditch and explore the rugged borders of Flat Top Mesa and Mormon Mesa.

  12. 1987 Map of Overton, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Overton, 1988 Print
    1987 Overton
    1988 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Nevada at the end of the 1980s reveals a desert landscape of river-valley settlements and vast public lands. Trace the Union Pacific line through Moapa or locate family sites in Logandale and Bunkerville along the Virgin River.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2012 Map of Riverside, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Riverside, 2012 Print
    2012 Riverside
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Virgin River valley in Clark County comes into focus in the early 2010s, showing a landscape defined by desert ranching and riparian agriculture. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy properties like Juanita Springs Ranch, Frank Taylor Ranch, and the settlement at Riverside.

  14. 2012 Map of Flat Top Mesa, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Flat Top Mesa, 2012 Print
    2012 Flat Top Mesa
    2012 Print · USGS
    Bunkerville and the Virgin Valley are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the vital irrigation and transport networks of southeastern Nevada. Researchers can trace the path of the Bunkerville Ditch and locate the Bunkerville Post Office or the drainage of Toquop Wash.

  15. 2012 Map of Mesquite, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Mesquite, 2012 Print
    2012 Mesquite
    2012 Print · USGS
    Mesquite and the Virgin River valley are shown here just after a period of significant growth in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of the city grid near the Mesquite Post Office and locate local landmarks like Bronze Boot Airport and Bunkerville.

  16. 2014 Map of Flat Top Mesa, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Flat Top Mesa, 2014 Print
    2014 Flat Top Mesa
    2014 Print · USGS
    Mesquite and Bunkerville sit along the life-giving corridor of the Virgin River in this 2014 survey of southern Nevada. Researchers can trace the layout of the Mojave Desert landscape, from the heights of Flat Top Mesa to the Bunkerville Ditch.

  17. 2014 Map of Mesquite, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Mesquite, 2014 Print
    2014 Mesquite
    2014 Print · USGS
    Mesquite and the Virgin River valley are captured in this mid-2010s survey as suburban growth reaches into the Mojave Desert. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Bunkerville and Scenic alongside vital water works like the Mesquite Ditch.

  18. 2014 Map of Riverside, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Riverside, 2014 Print
    2014 Riverside
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Virgin River valley near Mesquite comes into sharp focus during the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of riverbank agriculture and desert terrain. Trace local landmarks like Riverside, Bunkerville Ridge, and the springs at Juanita Springs.

  19. 2018 Map of Flat Top Mesa, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Flat Top Mesa, 2018 Print
    2018 Flat Top Mesa
    2018 Print · USGS
    Mesquite and the surrounding desert landscape are captured here in the late 2010s as the city expands toward the Virgin River. Trace the path of the Bunkerville Ditch or follow the rugged route of The Plateau Passage past Flat Top Mesa.

  20. 2018 Map of Riverside, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Riverside, 2018 Print
    2018 Riverside
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Virgin River valley near Mesquite comes into focus during this modern era, showing the contrast between the fertile river bottoms and the high desert. Researchers can locate remote water sources like Government Spring and trace the paths of New Gold Butte Rd or the Plateau Passage.

  21. 2018 Map of Mesquite, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Mesquite, 2018 Print
    2018 Mesquite
    2018 Print · USGS
    Mesquite and the Virgin River valley are captured here just as the desert community reached a peak of modern growth. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Mesquite City Cem, trace the vital Mesquite Ditch, and follow the historic state line crossing at Scenic.

  22. 2021 Map of Riverside, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Riverside, 2021 Print
    2021 Riverside
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Virgin River valley in Clark County appears here during the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of desert water sources and local travel. Researchers can trace the river bottoms from Riverside to Arnold Bottom or locate remote sites like Government Spring.

  23. 2021 Map of Flat Top Mesa, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Flat Top Mesa, 2021 Print
    2021 Flat Top Mesa
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Clark and Lincoln county borderlands come alive in this recent survey of the northeast Mojave. Trace the intersection of desert terrain and modern growth from Mesquite to the Virgin River and landmarks like Mormon Mesa.

  24. 2021 Map of Mesquite, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mesquite, 2021 Print
    2021 Mesquite
    2021 Print · USGS
    Mesquite and the Virgin River valley are shown in detail during a period of modern expansion at the Nevada-Arizona border. Local historians can trace old routes like the 1849 Trl and E Lead Mine Rd or locate the Mesquite City Cem near the valley floor.

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