The northern reaches of North Las Vegas expand toward the open expanses of the Mojave Desert in this detailed record of the region's suburban development. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between organized residential planning—marked by corridors like Shadow Creek Dr and E Centennial Pkwy—and the arid backcountry. To the northeast, the settlements of Valley, Lovell, and Dike follow the rail and highway infrastructure that connects the metropolitan core to the surrounding basin. Remote tracks such as Gass Peak Rd and June Bug Mine Rd lead away from the city toward the high terrain, hinting at the area's mineral exploration history. The map captures the moment when modern subdivisions and industrial thoroughfares like Speedway Blvd began pushing further into the desert floor, fundamentally altering the geography of Clark County.
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1886 · Saint Thomas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Saint Thomas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1907 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1908 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1926 · Boulder Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:96,000
1952 · Gass Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Dry Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Henderson
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Las Vegas
USGS Topo · 1:250,000