Charleston in Las Vegas in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Las Vegas Springs

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2025

1. Las Vegas Springs Marker

Inscription. The San Pedro, Salt Lake and Los Angeles Railroad bought Helen Stewart's Las Vegas Ranch in 1902, giving it control of the Las Vegas Springs and the water supply needed for the creation of Las Vegas in 1905. The railroad's subsidiary, the Las Vegas Land and Water Company, regulated water use. Early delivery to residents was inconsistent, often due to the use of redwood pipes. The valley was dotted with artesian wells; unfortunately many were unmonitored, contributing to the depletion of the water table. The building of Hoover Dam and the formation of Lake Mead in the 1930s eventually provided a permanent, stable water supply for the valley. The Las Vegas Land and Water Company sold the facilities and rights to the Las Vegas Valley Water District in 1954. In the mid-1950s, Lake Mead water began to flow into Las Vegas. Water has been a key factor in the evolution of Las Vegas and will continue to play a critical role in the sustainability of our community.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 36° 10.217′ N, 115° 11.54′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Clark County. It is in Charleston. It is at the intersection of South Valley View Boulevard and Meadows Lane, on the right when traveling north on South Valley View Boulevard. Marker is located at the entrance to the Springs Preserve. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89152, 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 the Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Las Vegas Springs (here, next to this marker); Las Vegas (The Meadows) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tap Into History (approx. 0.2 miles away); Intake No. 3 Project - 2015 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Las Vegas (approx. ¼ mile away); Railroad Cottages (approx. ¼ mile away); The Big Spring (approx. ¼ mile away); Las Vegas Boomtown (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Las Vegas.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, June 4, 2008

2. Las Vegas Springs Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2025

3. Las Vegas Springs Marker

Las Vegas Springs Marker - at left image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2025

4. Las Vegas Springs Marker - at left

National Register of Historic Places image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2025

5. National Register of Historic Places

This plaque lays flat in the sidewalk near the marker, one of a few identical plaques at the preserve.

Springs Preserve Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, June 4, 2008

6. Springs Preserve Entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,342 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 19, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on December 8, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 19, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on December 8, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.