Henderson sits in the Las Vegas Valley between the McCullough Range and Lake Mead, stretching from the Boulder Highway corridor east toward the lake's western shore. The city extends from Green Valley and Anthem in the south through the historic downtown district to Railroad Pass, with major employment anchored by healthcare systems, advanced manufacturing facilities, and corporate offices that relocated here for Nevada's business climate. Originally built around the Basic Magnesium Plant during World War II, Henderson has evolved into Clark County's second-largest city, maintaining distinct neighborhoods like MacDonald Ranch, Inspirada, and Cadence while serving residents who work across the broader metro area.