2014 Map of Mesquite

About this map

The Virgin River provides the lifeblood for this desert landscape, where the tri-state border region of Nevada, Arizona, and Utah meets. In this 2014 edition, the city of Mesquite is shown in a state of significant modern expansion, with its suburban street network climbing into the hills toward Flat Top Mesa and north of the Mesquite Airport. The map documents a complex system of water management essential for desert habitation, including the Mesquite Ditch and Bunkerville Ditch, which parallel the river's course. To the southwest, the settlement of Bunkerville sits near the base of the Virgin Mountains, while Scenic marks the Arizona side of the border. This survey captures the transition of the Mojave Desert from a rural agricultural valley into a regional hub, defined by the contrast between organized residential developments like those along Falcon Ridge Pky and the seasonal drainage patterns of Abbott Wash and Town Wash.