1954 Map of Las Vegas

About this map

The Las Vegas Valley is depicted here in a transformative mid-century era, showing the established core of Las Vegas alongside the rising industrial and suburban centers of North Las Vegas and Henderson. This 1:250,000 scale survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the region's complex identity, balancing civilian growth with massive military and restricted zones like the Las Vegas Bombing and Gunnery Range and Nellis Air Force Base. To the east, the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and the Virgin River provide a stark contrast to the surrounding desert terrain.