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2020 Map of Las Vegas

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Las Vegas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Las Vegas and its surrounding high plains landscape are defined by a complex network of historic transit and water management. The city center is a hub of civic and educational life, anchored by the San Miguel County Courthouse and New Mexico Highlands University, while its western edge transitions into the dramatic terrain of The Creston and Abeyta Canyon. A significant cluster of historical burial grounds, including the Masonic Cem, Montefiore Cem, and Las Vegas Cem, offers deep research value for genealogists studying the multi-cultural heritage of San Miguel County.

Southeast of the city, the Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge preserves a landscape of high-altitude wetlands, including McAllister Lake and Bentley Lake. The Gallinas River and its various tributaries like Arroyo Pecos carve through the terrain, illustrating the critical role of water in this semi-arid environment. The presence of the BNSF Railway and old routes like El Camino Rd trace the long-standing importance of this area as a corridor for trade and travel through the Puerto del Norte.