1986 Map of Arrow Canyon

About this map

Moapa River Indian Reservation lands occupy the southeastern corner of this arid Clark County landscape, where the terrain is defined by the high elevations of the Arrow Canyon Range. This mid-1980s provisional survey documents a network of primitive transportation routes, primarily labeled as 4wd tracks, which navigate through complex drainage systems like Pahranagat Wash and Arrow Canyon Wash. These washes represent the primary hydrological features in an otherwise dry environment, carved between significant landforms such as Hidden Canyon and Side Canyon. A notable landmark, Battleship, stands out among the unnamed peaks, while a single Prospect in the southwest suggests early mineral exploration. The map serves as a detailed record of the region's topography before significant modern development, showing the intersection of tribal land boundaries with the surrounding public domain.