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1970 Map of Henderson

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Henderson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Henderson emerges as a growing industrial and residential center during this transition from the 1960s into the early 1980s. The map captures a landscape defined by its heavy industry and infrastructure, notably the massive Tailings Ponds and the Three Kids Mine to the east. Urban development is centered around the Boulder Highway corridor, with established neighborhoods like Carver Park and essential local landmarks such as the Rose de Lima Hosp and Basic High Sch.

Beyond the city limits, the terrain shifts abruptly into the desert and mountain environment of the River Mountains and the Mccullough Range. Significant utility corridors are evident, including the Lake Mead Aqueduct and multiple pipelines, reflecting the region's reliance on managed water resources. The northeastern corner of the map touches the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, where the rugged Rainbow Gardens contrast with the expanding Henderson Corporate Boundary shown in later purple revisions.