1954 Map of Las Vegas

About this map

Las Vegas and its neighbors North Las Vegas and Henderson appear at a pivotal moment of mid-century growth, bordered by the engineering feat of Hoover Dam. This landscape is defined by the massive federal presence of the Nellis Air Force Base and the Desert National Wildlife Range, alongside the recreational expansion at Lake Mead. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the Union Pacific rail lines connecting outposts like Arden and Dry Lake, and the presence of the Stardust International Raceway near the city center.