Whitney Mesa stands as a prominent geologic feature within this complex suburban landscape at the edge of the Mojave Desert. The map traces the dense development between Las Vegas and Henderson, illustrating how residential grids and major highway corridors have integrated with the natural drainages of the Las Vegas Wash and Duck Creek. Local landmarks like the McCarran International Airport and the smaller Voc Tech Airport define the area's transportation infrastructure, while older desert features such as Grapevine Springs, Mesquite Spring, and Cow Spring offer clues to the region's hydrologic history before extensive urbanization. Neighborhoods like Paradise Valley, Whitney, and Royson are shown in high detail, punctuated by essential community hubs including the Pittman Station Post Office and East Las Vegas Branch Post Office.
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1886 · Camp Mohave
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Saint Thomas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Camp Mohave
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Saint Thomas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1907 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1908 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1910 · Ivanpah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1912 · Ivanpah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1926 · Nelson
USGS Topo · 1:96,000
1926 · Boulder Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:96,000