Henderson and the Las Vegas Valley anchor this 2021 survey, showing the complex suburban and educational geography of the modern metropolitan area. The landscape is defined by its transition from the built environment of Paradise Valley and Whitney to the natural elevation of Whitney Mesa and the McCullough Range. This map serves as an exceptional record of educational infrastructure, featuring numerous institutions such as Roseman University, Touro University Nevada, and the University of Phoenix. Significant commemorative spaces including Palm Eastern Cem and King David Memorial Chapel and Cem sit alongside major transit hubs like Harry Reid International Airport. Water features such as Duck Creek and Grapevine Springs provide a contrast to the surrounding Mojave Desert, highlighting the persistent role of hydrology in this arid region.
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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