The high-desert terrain of the Las Vegas Range dominates this 2018 study of Clark County, defined by sharp elevation shifts and steep-walled drainages. The landscape is punctuated by notable landmarks such as Mormon Pass to the north and the prominent Quartzite Mtn in the south, reflecting the geological character of the northern Mojave Desert. Water features are scarce in this arid environment, making Searles Reservoir a significant point of interest amidst the surrounding peaks and basins like Hidden Valley. The map detail follows the intricate contours of Peek-a-boo Canyon and the elevation at Bald Knob, providing a clear look at the natural corridors and barriers that have long dictated movement through this part of southern Nevada.
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1886 · Saint Thomas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Saint Thomas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1907 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1908 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1926 · Boulder Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:96,000
1945 · Sheep Range
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1952 · Gass Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Dry Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000