1983 Map of Overton

About this map

Overton and Logandale anchor this Moapa Valley landscape in the early 1980s, where agricultural patterns meet the encroaching waters of Mead Lake. The Muddy River and Virgin River converge near the southern end of the sheet, feeding into the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and the Overton Wildlife Management Area. Local infrastructure is well-defined, from the Union Pacific rail line and a prominent Horse Track to the Overton Airport and an Aban Landing Strip. The map also captures the industrial footprint of the region with several Borrow Pits and a Gravel Pit. To the east, the flat expanse of Mormon Mesa contrasts with the southern reaches of Valley of Fire State Park, illustrating the transition from desert plateau to managed wetlands.