2012 Map of Frenchman Mountain

About this map

Frenchman Mountain and Sunrise Mountain dominate this Nevada landscape, anchoring the rugged topography east of the metropolitan basin. The 2012 survey illustrates the intersection of natural desert drainage systems, such as Gypsum Wash and Lava Butte Wash, with the encroaching infrastructure of the surrounding valley. The presence of Rainbow Gardens suggests a distinct geological character near Lava Butte, while a small grid of streets including 1st St and 8th St marks a pocket of development near Perimeter Rd. Modern transportation corridors like Lake Meade Blvd bisect the arid terrain, leading toward the edge of Lake Mead. This map serves as a record of the desert's character before further suburban expansion, tracing the paths of the Frenchman Range and the hydraulic network flowing toward the Las Vegas Wash.