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The '''MacDonald Highlands''' are a series of highly affluent residential neighborhoods in [[Henderson, Nevada]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2005/dec/11/from-atop-the-hill-the-right-to-a-view/|title=From atop the hill, the ‘right to a view’|publisher=''[[Las Vegas Sun]]''|date=December 11, 2005|accessdate=September 13, 2011}}</ref> in the foothills of [[Black Mountain (Nevada)|Black Mountain]]. The neighborhood is part of the [[Las Vegas Valley]].
The '''MacDonald Highlands''' are a series of highly affluent residential neighborhoods in [[Henderson, Nevada]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2005/dec/11/from-atop-the-hill-the-right-to-a-view/|title=From atop the hill, the ‘right to a view’|publisher=[[Las Vegas Sun]]|date=December 11, 2005|accessdate=September 13, 2011}}</ref> in the foothills of [[Black Mountain (Nevada)|Black Mountain]]. The neighborhood is part of the [[Las Vegas Valley]].


The highlands are situated approximately 15 miles (25&nbsp;km)<ref>[http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=FRpwJQId-qkk-Sk1nD041tPIgDG6TC7YjxUmXg%3BFbnaJgIdUrIi-SG48Ox9Mul6Dw&q=MacDonald+Highlands,+Henderson,+NV+to+Las+Vegas+Strip,+Nevada+593,+Las+Vegas,+NV&aq=4&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=55.586984,79.013672&vpsrc=6&ie=UTF8&ll=36.079627,-115.136032&spn=0.112238,0.154324&t=h&z=13&saddr=MacDonald+Highlands,+Henderson,+NV&daddr=Las+Vegas+Strip,+Nevada+593,+Las+Vegas,+N= Driving directions to LV Strip from Highlands]</ref> from the [[Las Vegas Strip]] and 20 miles (32&nbsp;km)<ref>[http://www.google.com/maps?saddr=MacDonald+Highlands,+Henderson,+NV&daddr=E+Bonneville+Ave&hl=en&sll=36.126922,-115.142899&sspn=0.11217,0.154324&geocode=FRpwJQId-qkk-Sk1nD041tPIgDG6TC7YjxUmXg%3BFfrWJwIdLvci-Q&vpsrc=0&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=13&t=h&z=13= Driving directions to Downtown from Highlands]</ref> from [[Downtown Las Vegas]]. It sits on the edges of the [[McCullough Range|McCullough Mountains]] and overlooks much of Henderson and [[Greater Las Vegas]] including the [[Las Vegas Strip]].
The highlands are situated approximately 15 miles (25&nbsp;km)<ref>[http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=FRpwJQId-qkk-Sk1nD041tPIgDG6TC7YjxUmXg%3BFbnaJgIdUrIi-SG48Ox9Mul6Dw&q=MacDonald+Highlands,+Henderson,+NV+to+Las+Vegas+Strip,+Nevada+593,+Las+Vegas,+NV&aq=4&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=55.586984,79.013672&vpsrc=6&ie=UTF8&ll=36.079627,-115.136032&spn=0.112238,0.154324&t=h&z=13&saddr=MacDonald+Highlands,+Henderson,+NV&daddr=Las+Vegas+Strip,+Nevada+593,+Las+Vegas,+N= Driving directions to LV Strip from Highlands]</ref> from the [[Las Vegas Strip]] and 20 miles (32&nbsp;km)<ref>[http://www.google.com/maps?saddr=MacDonald+Highlands,+Henderson,+NV&daddr=E+Bonneville+Ave&hl=en&sll=36.126922,-115.142899&sspn=0.11217,0.154324&geocode=FRpwJQId-qkk-Sk1nD041tPIgDG6TC7YjxUmXg%3BFfrWJwIdLvci-Q&vpsrc=0&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=13&t=h&z=13= Driving directions to Downtown from Highlands]</ref> from [[Downtown Las Vegas]]. It sits on the edges of the [[McCullough Range|McCullough Mountains]] and overlooks much of Henderson and [[Greater Las Vegas]] including the [[Las Vegas Strip]].


It is one of the highest points of [[Greater Las Vegas]]. Although guard-gated, and separated from other Henderson neighborhoods by the Dragonridge Country Club<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/developer-who-sold-dragonridge-country-club-now-buying-it-back/|title=Developer who sold DragonRidge Country Club now buying it back|date=2016-02-25|website=Las Vegas Review-Journal|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-30}}</ref>, it is bordered by the communities of Del Webb to the west, The Canyons to the southwest, McCullough Hills to the northeast and west, and Green Valley Ranch to the northwest.
It is one of the highest points of [[Greater Las Vegas]]. Although guard-gated, and separated from other Henderson neighborhoods by the Dragonridge Country Club,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/developer-who-sold-dragonridge-country-club-now-buying-it-back/|title=Developer who sold DragonRidge Country Club now buying it back|date=2016-02-25|website=Las Vegas Review-Journal|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-30}}</ref> it is bordered by the communities of Del Webb to the west, The Canyons to the southwest, McCullough Hills to the northeast and west, and Green Valley Ranch to the northwest.


In September 2007, [[Nancy Walton Laurie]] purchased a {{convert|17878|sqft|m2|adj=on}} residence in MacDonald Highlands for $17.5 million.<ref name="lv">[http://www.lvbusinesspress.com/articles/2007/09/14/news/iq_16635811.txt Las Vegas Business Press :: News : Inspirada brings 'New Urbanism' feel to Henderson community<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
In September 2007, [[Nancy Walton Laurie]] purchased a {{convert|17878|sqft|m2|adj=on}} residence in MacDonald Highlands for $17.5 million.<ref name="lv">[http://www.lvbusinesspress.com/articles/2007/09/14/news/iq_16635811.txt Las Vegas Business Press :: News : Inspirada brings 'New Urbanism' feel to Henderson community<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
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== See also ==
== See also ==

*[[Southern Highlands Golf Club]]
*[[Southern Highlands Golf Club]]


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[[Category:Geography of Henderson, Nevada]]
[[Category:Geography of Henderson, Nevada]]



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Revision as of 20:10, 30 October 2019

MacDonald Highlands
Neighborhood of Henderson
The south entrance gate to MacDonald Highlands, at Horizon Ridge Parkway.
The south entrance gate to MacDonald Highlands, at Horizon Ridge Parkway.
Coordinates: 36°00′38″N 115°02′44″W / 36.010531°N 115.045603°W / 36.010531; -115.045603
StateNevada
CountyClark
CityHenderson
Mountain RangeBlack Mountain

The MacDonald Highlands are a series of highly affluent residential neighborhoods in Henderson, Nevada[1] in the foothills of Black Mountain. The neighborhood is part of the Las Vegas Valley.

The highlands are situated approximately 15 miles (25 km)[2] from the Las Vegas Strip and 20 miles (32 km)[3] from Downtown Las Vegas. It sits on the edges of the McCullough Mountains and overlooks much of Henderson and Greater Las Vegas including the Las Vegas Strip.

It is one of the highest points of Greater Las Vegas. Although guard-gated, and separated from other Henderson neighborhoods by the Dragonridge Country Club,[4] it is bordered by the communities of Del Webb to the west, The Canyons to the southwest, McCullough Hills to the northeast and west, and Green Valley Ranch to the northwest.

In September 2007, Nancy Walton Laurie purchased a 17,878-square-foot (1,660.9 m2) residence in MacDonald Highlands for $17.5 million.[5]

The 89012 zip code, where the neighborhood is located, has the 7th highest per-capita income in the United States.

See also

References

  1. ^ "From atop the hill, the 'right to a view'". Las Vegas Sun. December 11, 2005. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
  2. ^ Driving directions to LV Strip from Highlands
  3. ^ Driving directions to Downtown from Highlands
  4. ^ "Developer who sold DragonRidge Country Club now buying it back". Las Vegas Review-Journal. 2016-02-25. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  5. ^ Las Vegas Business Press :: News : Inspirada brings 'New Urbanism' feel to Henderson community


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