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1890s Maps of Nevada

Explore 29 historic maps of Nevada from the 1890s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1890s — 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 1890s, 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 1890s, 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.
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Start exploring Nevada's history through authentic maps from the 1890s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1890 Map of Wadsworth, 1954 Print
    1890 Map of Wadsworth, 1954 Print
    1890 Wadsworth
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northern Nevada's high desert reveals its late 19th-century rail and water patterns along the border of Washoe and Churchill counties. Local historians can trace the route of the Central Pacific Railroad through Wadsworth or locate the site of the Eagle Salt Works and the Piute Indian Agency.
  4. 1890 Map of Sierraville, 1955 Print
    1890 Map of Sierraville, 1955 Print
    1890 Sierraville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra Valley and its frontier timber towns are captured here in the late 1800s. Genealogists and historians can trace early rail lines like the Nevada California and Oregon Railway and locate vanished stops and landmarks such as Etta, Purdy, and the Sulphur Spring.
  7. 1891 Map of Carson
    1891 Map of Carson
    1891 Carson
    1891 Print · USGS
    Silver mining and rail expansion dominate this late-century look at the Comstock Lode region, from the heights of Virginia to the capital at Carson. Researchers can trace the winding Virginia and Truckee Railroad and locate early sites like Gold Hill, Sutro, and the State Prison.
  10. 1891 Map of Markleeville
    1891 Map of Markleeville
    1891 Markleeville
    1891 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Carson Valley frontier come alive in the late nineteenth century, showing the rugged borderlands of California and Nevada. Researchers can trace early waystations and family outposts like Twelve Mile House, Hangman's Bridge, and Walleys Hot Springs.
  13. 1891 Map of Truckee
    1891 Map of Truckee
    1891 Truckee
    1891 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Lake Tahoe shoreline are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the railroad transformed the mountain economy. Trace the original path of the Central Pacific Railroad through Donner Pass or locate early lakeside landings at Tahoe City and McKinney.
  16. 1891 Map of Wabuska
    1891 Map of Wabuska
    1891 Wabuska
    1891 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada’s high desert comes into focus in the 1890s, centering on the vital rail connection at Wabuska. Researchers can trace the early layout of Mason Valley and locate vanished station stops and landmarks like Stockton Well and Clifton.
  19. 1891 Map of Reno
    1891 Map of Reno
    1891 Reno
    1891 Print · USGS
    Reno and the high desert valleys of Washoe County were undergoing a rail-driven expansion in the early 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Poeville and Glendale or follow the path of the Central Pacific Railroad through Truckee Meadows.
  22. 1891 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1891 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1891 Pyramid Peak
    1891 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra in the early 1890s appears as a land of early resorts and rugged outposts along the southwest shores of Lake Tahoe. Genealogists and historians can locate early family-named settlements like Phillips and trace the historic Strawberry Valley Road past Tragedy Spring.
  25. 1891 Map of Wellington
    1891 Map of Wellington
    1891 Wellington
    1891 Print · USGS
    The high desert borderlands of Mono and Esmeralda counties come alive in the late nineteenth century as miners and ranchers navigate the eastern Sierra. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Pine Grove, Rockland, and the Ludwig Mine.
  28. 1892 Map of Wadsworth
    1892 Map of Wadsworth
    1892 Wadsworth
    1892 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada at the close of the frontier era centers on the vital Truckee River corridor and the Central Pacific Railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and infrastructure like the Piute Indian Agency, Eagle Salt Works, and the town of Wadsworth.
  31. 1892 Map of Sierraville
    1892 Map of Sierraville
    1892 Sierraville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Sierraville and the high meadows of the eastern Sierras are shown here in the early 1890s, just as the regional rail network was expanding. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and communities like Loyalton, Sattley, and Beckwith, or follow the California Nevada and Oregon Railway as it winds toward the state line.
  34. 1892 Map of Camp Mohave
    1892 Map of Camp Mohave
    1892 Camp Mohave
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River frontier in the 1890s reveals a network of isolated mining camps and military outposts. Trace the early river-crossing economy and mining boomtowns through Eldorado Ferry, the Patterson Mine, and the military station at Camp Mohave.
    8 unique versions available
  37. 1892 Map of Alturas
    1892 Map of Alturas
    1892 Alturas
    1892 Print · USGS
    Northeastern California at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of high-desert outposts and military history. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of Fort Bidwell, Cedarville, and the remote Old Indian Villages near the Pit River.
    7 unique versions available
  40. 1893 Map of Carson
    1893 Map of Carson
    1893 Carson
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Comstock Lode era is in full view here during the 1890s, centering on the silver mining centers and early rail networks of the Nevada territory. Trace the path of the Virginia and Truckee R.R. and locate historic sites like Sutro, Gold Hill, and the State Prison near Carson.
    9 unique versions available
  43. 1893 Map of Markleeville
    1893 Map of Markleeville
    1893 Markleeville
    1893 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra and Carson Valley come alive in the 1890s, capturing the early settlements and mountain passes of the California-Nevada borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace pioneer landmarks like Walleys Hot Springs, Twelve Mile House, and Sierra House during a time of early ranching and transit.
    9 unique versions available
  46. 1893 Map of Paradise
    1893 Map of Paradise
    1893 Paradise
    1893 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County was a landscape of remote outposts and high-desert ranges in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the early stage and freight routes connecting Paradise City to vital waystations such as Cane Springs Station and Willow Point Station.
    6 unique versions available
  49. 1893 Map of Truckee
    1893 Map of Truckee
    1893 Truckee
    1893 Print · USGS
    High Sierra transit and industry dominate this late nineteenth-century landscape as the Central Pacific Railroad crosses the divide. Trace the early footprints of Tahoe City, the remote lodges at Rubicon Springs, and the timber operations around Boca.
  52. 1893 Map of Disaster
    1893 Map of Disaster
    1893 Disaster
    1893 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County's high desert reaches were a land of isolated crossings and thermal springs in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the path through Thacker Pass and locate early sites like Mason's Crossing or Pahute Meadows.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1893 Map of Reno
    1893 Map of Reno
    1893 Reno
    1893 Print · USGS
    Washoe and Storey counties come to life in the late nineteenth century as Reno emerges as a major railroad hub. Researchers can trace the early paths of the Central Pacific Railroad and locate vanished outposts like Poeville and Junction House.
    7 unique versions available
  58. 1893 Map of Saint Thomas
    1893 Map of Saint Thomas
    1893 Saint Thomas
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southern Nevada at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a network of river-based settlements and trails. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early locations of Saint Thomas, Old Callville, and the Stone Ferry crossing.
  61. 1893 Map of Wellington, 1899 Print
    1893 Map of Wellington, 1899 Print
    1893 Wellington
    1899 Print · USGS
    The high valleys of the California-Nevada border were a rugged frontier of mines and ranching in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Wellington, the remote Ludwig Mine, and the mountain camps of Pine Grove and Rockland.
    6 unique versions available
  64. 1894 Map of Granite Range
    1894 Map of Granite Range
    1894 Granite Range
    1894 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Nevada was a landscape of stark basins and vital springs during the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the early industrial footprint of the Salt Works 3830 and locate perennial water sources like Sheep-head Spring and Smoke Creek.
    7 unique versions available
  67. 1894 Map of Wadsworth
    1894 Map of Wadsworth
    1894 Wadsworth
    1894 Print · USGS
    Washoe and Churchill counties are captured in the 1890s at a critical junction of the transcontinental rail line and the Truckee River. Genealogists and historians can trace early Great Basin life through landmarks like the Piute Indian Agency, Wadsworth, and the Eagle Salt Works.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 1894 Map of Sierraville
    1894 Map of Sierraville
    1894 Sierraville
    1894 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra and Plumas county borderlands are shown in the late nineteenth century as early settlements began to take root in the basin. Researchers can trace the path of the California Nevada and Oregon Railway and locate historic sites like Sierraville, the Fair Grounds, and Loyalton.
    9 unique versions available
  73. 1894 Map of Wabuska
    1894 Map of Wabuska
    1894 Wabuska
    1894 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada at the close of the century shows a landscape of rail-connected outposts and river-fed valleys. Researchers can trace the early tracks of the Colorado River Railroad as it passes through Wabuska and the Walker Lake Indian Reservation.
    6 unique versions available
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