| The Columbia Gazetteer of North America. 2000. |
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| Mesquite (mes-KEET), town (1990 pop. 1,871), Clark co., SE Nev., 70 mi/113 km NE of Las Vegas, on Ariz. state line, on Virgin R.; 36°47'N 114°06'W. One of several towns developed on Nev. state line to offer gambling opportunities to travelers. Desert Valley Mus. Virgin Mts. to SE; Virgin Mt. Natural Area to S; Virgin R. State Recreation Area to SW. |
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