1957 Map of Mesquite

About this map

The Virgin River valley serves as the lifeblood of this desert landscape, where the settlements of Mesquite and Bunkerville are established along its fertile banks. This mid-century survey captures a period of transition as the region's agricultural roots began to intersect with modern infrastructure. The presence of Route 91 and a local Airport indicates the growing connectivity of this corner of Nevada, even as the surrounding terrain remains dominated by formidable geological features like Flat Top Mesa and Lone Mesa. Extensive drainage networks, including Toquop, Beaver Dam Wash, and Sand Hollow Wash, illustrate the complex hydrology that shaped the development of these isolated communities. To the north and west, the map details the high Mesa country, providing a clear record of the surveying points and reservoirs essential for managing water in the Virgin Valley during the late 1950s.