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2012 Map of Moapa West

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Moapa West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Muddy River defines this arid landscape in Clark County, sustaining a series of historic ranches and isolated desert springs. The 2012 survey illustrates a region where water sources dictate settlement, evidenced by the positioning of the Godfrey Ranch and Home Ranch along the waterway and its feeder washes. The presence of numerous named water points, including Peterson Spring, Warm Springs, and the Livingston Number One Spring, suggests the importance of groundwater for survival and agriculture in the Great Basin.

Terrain features like the White Narrows and Arrow Canyon highlight the geological force of the river as it carves through the landscape. Near the settlement areas, the Westpoint Cemetery and a network of local roads such as Reservation Rd and Warm Springs Rd provide a clear view of the community infrastructure. This document serves as a detailed record of the desert's human and natural geography just before the most recent decade of regional growth.