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2018 Map of Moapa East

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Moapa East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Meadow Valley Wash and the Muddy River converge in this desert landscape, forming a critical water system that has long sustained life in the Moapa Valley. The settlement patterns here follow these drainage basins, with Moapa and Glendale positioned near the fertile intersection where the rivers meet the floor of the Mojave Desert. This 2018 survey documents a modern infrastructure network including Glendale Blvd and Lawson Dr, which connect these small communities to larger transportation corridors.

To the south, the topography constricts at a geological feature known as The Narrows, while the wide reaches of Hidden Valley and Weiser Wash define the eastern and western horizons. Small clusters like Arrowhead and Jackman occupy the river-fed plains, illustrating the continued importance of irrigation and water access in the Nevada interior. The grid-like precision of local roads like Henrie Rd and N Henrie Rd contrasts sharply with the winding, natural paths of the dry washes and canyon outlets.