
Las Vegas is depicted here in its early years, centered on the San Pedro Los Angeles & Salt Lake RR junction and surrounded by historic desert ranches. The settlement pattern of the early twentieth century is clearly visible, with remote outposts like Las Vegas Ranch, Kyle Ranch, and Wilson's Ranch serving as rare water-dependent hubs in a landscape defined by the Sheep Range and Spring Valley. Transport routes of the era, such as the Las Vegas and Tonopah RR, connect these stations across the basin floor.
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