1880s Maps of Nevada

Explore 11 historic maps of Nevada from the 1880s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1880s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Nevada's landscape evolved across the 1880s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1880s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Nevada's history through authentic maps from the 1880s. This is your window into the past.


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  1. 1882 Map of Paradise
    1882 Map of Paradise
    1882 Paradise
    1882 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County in the early 1880s remains a frontier landscape of isolated stage stations and high mountain peaks. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early transit network between Paradise City and remote stops like Cane Springs Station and Flynn Station.

  2. 1885 Map of Pioche
    1885 Map of Pioche
    1885 Pioche
    1885 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County was a center of frontier mining and ranching during the mid-1880s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of the silver-rich Pioche district and find remote locations like Bullionville, Panacca, and Hackberry Spring.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1886 Map of Alturas
    1886 Map of Alturas
    1886 Alturas
    1886 Print · USGS
    Northeastern California at the close of the nineteenth century was a territory of high-desert basins and isolated outposts. Researchers can trace early township developments and strategic sites like Fort Bidwell, the remote Old Indian Villages, and the mining camp at Hayden Hill.

  4. 1886 Map of Camp Mohave
    1886 Map of Camp Mohave
    1886 Camp Mohave
    1886 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and the Cerbat mining districts define this territory during the mid-1880s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail stops at Kingman and Beale, or find the locations of frontier mining camps like Chloride and Mineral Park.

  5. 1886 Map of Saint Thomas
    1886 Map of Saint Thomas
    1886 Saint Thomas
    1886 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Nevada's river valleys and early trails are captured here in the late nineteenth century, long before the creation of Lake Mead. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements like Saint Thomas and Old Callville, and trace river crossings at Stone Ferry and Scanlon Ferry.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1886 Map of Disaster
    1886 Map of Disaster
    1886 Disaster
    1886 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County in the late nineteenth century was a rugged frontier of thermal springs and isolated mountain passes. Researchers can trace early routes through Thacker Pass, locate the settlement at Mason's Crossing, and identify watering points like Pahute Meadows.

  7. 1886 Map of Granite Range
    1886 Map of Granite Range
    1886 Granite Range
    1886 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Nevada in the late nineteenth century was a frontier of great lakes and dry basins. Researchers can trace early geography from the Salt Works 3830 in the northern flats to water sources like Sheep-head Spring and Hot Springs.

  8. 1886 Map of Pioche, 1896 Print
    1886 Map of Pioche, 1896 Print
    1886 Pioche
    1896 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nevada and the Utah borderlands are captured here during the height of the regional mining boom in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and vital water sources like Bullionville, Panacca, and Hackberry Spring.

  9. 1889 Map of Long Valley
    1889 Map of Long Valley
    1889 Long Valley
    1889 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Nevada was a land of high desert springs and remote outposts in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the legacy of early military presence at Camp McGarry or locate crucial water sources like Massacre Lakes and Soldier Meadows.

  10. 1889 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1954 Print
    1889 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1954 Print
    1889 Pyramid Peak
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra and Lake Tahoe shores appear here in the late nineteenth century, long before the arrival of modern highways. Researchers can locate early alpine outposts and family homesteads like Uncle Toms Cabin, Glen Alpine Springs, and Yanks.

  11. 1889 Map of Markleeville, 1954 Print
    1889 Map of Markleeville, 1954 Print
    1889 Markleeville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra and Carson Valley come alive in the late nineteenth century, showing a network of stage stops and mountain camps. Researchers can trace early settlements and family landmarks such as Markleeville, Walleys Hot Springs, and Tim Smiths.

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