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2014 Map of Mesquite NE

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Mesquite NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Mesquite anchors the southern edge of this quadrangle, situated where the arid plains of the Mojave Desert meet the rugged drainage systems of the Virgin River valley. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses, including the prominent Sand Hollow Wash and Town Wash, which carve deep channels through the landscape. These desert washes converge toward the settlement, illustrating the historical reliance on natural drainage patterns for early road placement and land division.

Remote upland features like Lone Mesa stand out against the high-desert backdrop, while a sparse network of access routes such as Camp Rd and Cable Access Rd cross the state line into Nevada and Lincoln County. The map provides a detailed view of the borderlands where Arizona's Mohave County meets Nevada, showing how modern development like Mesquite Hts began expanding into the desert at the turn of the 21st century.