By following a tributary of the Colorado River, the travelers came upon a valley, described as the best point to re-supply before going on to California.
They named the area "Las Vegas", which is Spanish for "The Meadows", or "Fertile Plains".
By following a tributary of the Colorado River, the travelers came upon a valley, described as the best point to re-supply before going on to California.
They named the area "Las Vegas", which is Spanish for "The Meadows", or "Fertile Plains".