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1983 Map of Moapa West

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Moapa West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Moapa River Valley serves as the central artery of this desert landscape, where the Muddy River flows through the Moapa River Indian Reservation. This 1980s-era survey documents the critical infrastructure of the region, anchored by the Union Pacific rail line and a massive network of utilities, including a Power Plant and multiple power lines like the Dbl Wooden Pole Pwr Line.

Settlement patterns are concentrated around water sources and transport corridors, with the town of Moapa situated near the river and the Westpoint Cem providing a genealogical anchor for the community. The northern reaches show a rugged terrain characterized by Arrow Canyon and the White Narrows, while Warm Springs and Muddy Spring highlight the essential groundwater that historically sustained life in this arid Clark County corridor. These features together illustrate a landscape defined by its transition from traditional land use to modern industrial and energy transmission.