Clark County, Nevada
Land Development: Aerial Imagery has a story to tell.
Land development in Clark County has ebbed and flowed throughout its history. Construction boomed in the 1990's only to come to a screeching halt during the mortgage crisis of 2008. Today, development continues at a moderate pace as population increases.
This Story Map was created to highlight areas of significant development and to provide many years of imagery to help visualize the changing landscape of Clark County.
Clark County has been acquiring aerial imagery since 1990. Imagery is widely used among county departments and other government entities. The Clark County Assessor's Office uses imagery to aid in property assessment. Southern Nevada Water District explores ground conditions and Nevada Department of Wildlife tracks the habitat of the desert tortoise. The public also benefits as imagery is available on the Clark County web app, OpenWeb.
This image shows how to navigate the imagery in this story map. Click the years on the ribbon to quickly navigate to those imagery comparisons. Click the Expand button in the top right corner to view full screen. Click and drag within the map to pan to other areas. Swipe left and right to reveal changes in a particular region. Use the plus and minus buttons in the lower right corner to zoom in and out.
1990 vs 1996
Development Highlights:
- Clark County Government Center - Completed in 1995, the government center was designed by Fentress Architects. The purpose for the center was to bring multiple departments and services together in one location for members of the public to conduct business more easily. The campus was designed with the surrounding desert landscape in mind.
- The Strip transforms with many new themed resorts - Including MGM Grand, Stratosphere and Luxor to name a few. This was also a time when many long-time casinos were razed such as the Landmark.
- Summerlin - This master planned community is located on land purchased by Howard Hughes Jr in 1952, and is named for his paternal grandmother, Jean Amelia Summerlin. Development officially commenced in 1990 and today is home to prestigious schools, ample parks, & 150+ miles of trails for biking and hiking.
1990 vs 1996
1996 vs 1999
Development Highlights:
- The Bruce Woodbury Beltway, commonly known as the 215 freeway - This project connected what was, at the time, rural Henderson, to the growing populated areas of the valley. The beltway was key to Henderson's ability to grow, allowing an easier commute for its residents. Today, work continues as the beltway is brought to Interstate standards.
1996 vs 1999
1999 vs 2000
Development Highlights:
- The "Spaghetti Bowl" takes shape. The tangled confluence of I15, I515 and US 93 and US 95 was originally constructed in the 1960's. By the early 1990's, increased traffic made the cross-town freeway and I 15 interchange inadequate. NDOT began reconstruction in 1999, widening the ramps and eliminating the loops. The new configuration also allowed access to nearby Martin Luther King Blvd. The Spaghetti Bowl is part of Project Neon (completed in 2019) which was the largest public works project in Nevada history. This project widened I15 between Sahara Ave and the Spaghetti Bowl which is the busiest stretch of highway in the state.
1999 vs 2000
2018 vs 2019
Development Highlights:
- Construction of Allegiant Stadium commences. The success of the NHL's Golden Knights may have paved the way for a warm welcome of the Raiders NFL team. The fully enclosed, climate-controlled stadium holds 65,000 screaming football fans and was completed in time for the start of the 2020 season, despite Covid-19 restrictions.
2018 vs 2019
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2000 vs 2005
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1990 vs 2019
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2010 vs 2019
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