1973 Map of Henderson
USGS Topo · Published 1977About this map
Union Pacific rail lines cut through this arid landscape, serving as a primary corridor for transportation and industrial growth in the early 1970s. This orthophotograph, derived from aerial imagery captured in 1973, reveals the sharp contrast between the burgeoning suburban layout of Henderson and the surrounding Mojave Desert terrain. The Las Vegas Wash is visible as a prominent drainage feature carving through the valley toward the east, while the complex geological formations of Rainbow Gardens dominate the northern portion of the sheet. Unlike standard topographic maps, this orthophotoquad provides a literal visual record of land use, showing the precise footprints of residential blocks, industrial sites, and the sparse vegetation of the desert floor during a period of rapid development in Clark County.
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