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2014 Map of Farrier

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Farrier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Meadow Valley Wash defines the north-south drainage corridor of this desert landscape, where the seasonal flow has shaped the settlement patterns of Clark and Lincoln counties. The small community of Moapa Town and the location of Farrier are positioned along this vital watercourse, which is fed by several natural water sources such as Cane Springs, Lower Cone Springs, and Grapevine Springs. These springs provided essential resources for travel and ranching in an otherwise arid environment.

In the northwestern portion of the map, the Bunker Hills rise above the drainage basins of Farrier Wash and Whitmore Wash. The transportation network is anchored by Meadow Valley Rd and Moapa Rd, which follow the natural contours of the valley. This 2014 survey documents the enduring importance of water-access points and the remote infrastructure of the Nevada desert during the early 21st century.