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2014 Map of Moapa East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Meadow Valley Wash and the Muddy River converge in this arid landscape within the Mojave Desert, shaping the development of the broader Moapa Valley. The settlements of Moapa Town and Moapa occupy the northern and western reaches, while the junction at Glendale serves as a transportation hub where E Glendale Blvd meets the regional thoroughfares. The terrain is defined by dry drainage systems such as Weiser Wash and California Wash, which reveal the hydrological patterns of the basin.

Local life is anchored by several smaller locales including Arrowhead and Jackman, as well as named residential and ranch roads like Lewis Ranch Rd and N Henrie Rd. The topography becomes more pronounced at The Narrows, illustrating how the desert floor shifts toward more confined geological features. The presence of Horny Toad Ave and Waterline Rd highlights the rural and utility-based infrastructure supporting these desert communities.