The Bird Spring Range dominates this portion of the Mojave Desert in southern Nevada, showcasing the arid topography south of the Las Vegas valley as it appeared in 2021. The map documents a sharp transition between the undeveloped mountain slopes and the advancing suburban grid of Clark County. In the northeast corner, a network of residential streets including W Cactus Ave and S Buffalo Dr marks the edge of urban expansion, while the rest of the landscape remains defined by alluvial fans and desert washes. A notable path for recreation and history is the Blue Diamond To Jean Trl, which traverses the western foothills near Bird Spring. This map is particularly useful for tracking the modern encroachment of the city into the surrounding desert wilderness.
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1907 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1908 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1910 · Ivanpah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1912 · Ivanpah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1942 · Ivanpah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1947 · Kingman
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1948 · Kingman
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Blue Diamond
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000