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Las Vegas topographic map
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Las Vegas
In 1829, Mexican trader and explorer Antonio Armijo led a group consisting of 60 men and 100 mules along the Old Spanish Trail from modern day New Mexico to California. Along the way, the group stopped in what would become Las Vegas and noted its natural water sources, now referred to as the Las Vegas Springs, which supported extensive vegetation such as grasses and mesquite trees. The springs were a significant natural feature in the valley, with streams that supported a meadow ecosystem. This region served as the winter residence for the Southern Paiute people, who utilized the area's resources before moving to higher elevations during the summer months. The Spanish "las vegas" or "the meadows" (more precisely, lower land near a river) in English, was applied to describe the fertile lowlands near the springs. Over time, the name began to refer to the populated settlement.
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Name: Las Vegas topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States (36.12955 -115.40658 36.40148 -115.06207)
Average elevation: 767 m
Minimum elevation: 514 m
Maximum elevation: 2,101 m
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