Rancho Oakey in Las Vegas in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Las Vegas Boomtown
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2025
1. Las Vegas Boomtown Marker
The Wild West Grows at a Wild Pace!
In 1905, a few hundred people were living in Las Vegas and the town consisted of approximately 110 acres of developed land. By 1920, the town's population more than doubled to about 2,300 people, including nearly 400 railroad workers.
Over the next century, a series of developments including legalized gaming, the construction of Hoover Dam and the ongoing evolution of megaresorts steadily increased local population.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 36° 10.423′ N, 115° 11.475′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Clark County. It is in Rancho Oakey. It can be reached from South Valley View Boulevard north of Alta Boulevard. Located inside the Springs Preserve, at the "Boomtown 1905" exhibit. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Nevada’s Mojave Desert. It is also in the American Southwest and in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Railroad Cottages (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Las Vegas (within shouting distance of this marker); Intake No. 3 Project - 2015 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Big Spring (about 500 feet away); Tap Into History (approx. 0.2 miles away); Las Vegas Springs (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named Las Vegas Springs (approx. Ό mile away); Las Vegas (The Meadows) (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Las Vegas.
More about this marker. There is an admission fee to enter the Springs Preserve, however individuals can ask at the Admissions Counter for a free "Garden & Trails" ticket.
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2025
2. Las Vegas Boomtown Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2025
3. Las Vegas
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2025
4. Las Vegas Train Depot
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2025
5. "Boomtown 1905"
Open 9:30-3:30. Train Depot replica is at center.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 10, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
