The Hoover Dam is a substantial generator for Las Vegas's power demands, yet the drainage of the Colorado River and Lake Mead becomes increasingly problematic for the freshwater supply.

A parking lot next to Lake Mead, that provides space to host occasional speed boat races and other events. The fresh water reservoir is the largest of  its kind in terms of maximum water capacity in the US.

Despite being located in a desert environment, some of the surrounding areas of Las Vegas are occasionally imperilled by flash floods.

Las Vegas is the fastest growing metropolis in the US with a population increase of 575 000+ inhabitants within a decade. This expansions leads to rapid development and merging boundaries of the city and the desert.

A highway crossing in Las Vegas.

Suburbs in Las Vegas. The desert climate has lead to multiple cracks in the road.