Mesquite Nevada Map

About Mesquite, Nevada

Mesquite is a locality in Clark County, Nevada, United States. It has a population of 22,059. The population density is 259.1 people per km². Mesquite is located at 36.8055°N, 114.0672°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 89034.

Mesquite, Nevada, is a sun-baked sentinel at the edge of the Virgin River Valley, a place where the earth exhales heat and the sky stretches in an unbroken, luminous blue. It lies 34.1 miles south-west of St. George, UT (from St. George, UT: bearing 234°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-west of Beaver Dam. The landscape here is a study in muted earth tones: ochre and rust-colored hills rise gently, their contours softened by centuries of wind and sun, giving way to a wide, sandy basin. Sparse desert flora, resilient mesquite trees with their tangled branches and thorny arms, and hardy creosote bushes, cling to the arid soil, their survival a testament to the unforgiving beauty of this environment. Evenings bring a profound stillness, broken only by the whisper of the wind across the open country, and the light, as it bleeds into dusk, paints the western sky in strokes of fiery orange and soft lavender, a fleeting masterpiece. The story of Mesquite is one of adaptation and reinvention, a narrative woven from the threads of agriculture and the allure of a desert oasis. Once a quiet farming community sustained by the lifeblood of the Virgin River, Mesquite has blossomed into a vibrant hub, its economy now largely driven by tourism and the hospitality industry, drawing visitors seeking sunshine and recreation. The fertile ground, though now a precious resource, still supports pockets of agriculture, a lingering echo of its origins, while the surrounding natural beauty, including nearby state parks and national conservation areas, offers a rugged counterpoint to the curated experiences found within the city limits. The air here, especially after a rare desert rain, carries a clean, sharp scent, a promise of renewal in a land that has always demanded resilience.

About This Mesquite Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mesquite, Nevada — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.805531, -114.06719. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Mesquite and Clark County.

Detailed location data for Mesquite includes the ZIP code (89027), telephone area code (702, 725), county seat of Clark County (Las Vegas), and school district assignment (Clark County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mesquite is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.