What are the different types of historical maps available for Nevada?

There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for Nevada. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 47 topographic maps and aerials.

What is the oldest map of Nevada?

According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of Nevada is from 1940.

Where can I purchase historical maps of Nevada for my home or office?

You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 47 historical maps of Nevada on Pastmaps.com.

Where can I download high-res historical maps of Nevada?

You can download high-res versions of any of the 47 historical maps of Nevada on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.

Are there historical topographic maps available for Nevada?

According to Pastmaps.com, there are 47 historical topographic maps available for Nevada.

Is there historical aerial imagery available for Nevada?

According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.

Where are historical maps of Nevada sourced from?

According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of Nevada are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including libraries and archives such as the USGS and the US Library of Congress.

1940s Maps of Nevada

Explore 47 historic maps of Nevada from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Nevada maps

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1940 Map of Rowland
1940 Rowland
1940 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Elko County, Owyhee County, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1940 Map of Mountain City
1940 Mountain City
1940 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Mountain City, Elko County, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1940 Map of Truckee
1940 Truckee
1940 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Reno, Truckee, and other nearby areas
4 unique versions available
1940 Map of Antler Peak, 1960 Print
1940 Antler Peak
1960 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Humboldt County, Lander County, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1942 Map of Camp Mohave
1942 Camp Mohave
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Henderson, Bullhead City, and other nearby areas
1942 Map of Owyhee
1942 Owyhee
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Owyhee, Elko County, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1942 Map of Emigrant Valley
1942 Emigrant Valley
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Nye County, Lincoln County, and other nearby areas
1942 Map of Tolicha Peak
1942 Tolicha Peak
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Nye County, United States, and other nearby areas
1942 Map of Indian Spring
1942 Indian Spring
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Indian Springs, Mercury, and other nearby areas
1942 Map of Eugene Mountains Area
1942 Eugene Mountains Area
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Tungsten, Humboldt County, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1942 Map of Ivanpah
1942 Ivanpah
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Henderson, Boulder City, and other nearby areas
1942 Map of Cactus Range
1942 Cactus Range
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Golden Arrow, Mellan, and other nearby areas
1942 Map of Mt. Velma
1942 Mt. Velma
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Charleston, Williams Cabin, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1942 Map of Reveille Peak
1942 Reveille Peak
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Silverbow, Nye County, and other nearby areas
1942 Map of Wheelbarrow Peak
1942 Wheelbarrow Peak
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Nye County, United States, and other nearby areas
1942 Map of Penoyer Valley
1942 Penoyer Valley
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Rachel, Nye County, and other nearby areas
1942 Map of Skull Mountain
1942 Skull Mountain
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Amargosa Valley, Nye County, and other nearby areas
1942 Map of Bullfrog
1942 Bullfrog
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Beatty, Park Village, and other nearby areas
1943 Map of Antler Peak
1943 Antler Peak
1943 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Humboldt County, Lander County, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1943 Map of Mineral Hill
1943 Mineral Hill
1943 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Alpha, Elko County, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1943 Map of Jarbidge, 1954 Print
1943 Jarbidge
1954 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Jarbidge, Jack Creek Camp, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1944 Map of Cortez
1944 Cortez
1944 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Lander County, Eureka County, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1945 Map of Goldfield
1945 Goldfield
1945 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Goldfield, Nye County, and other nearby areas
1945 Map of Sheep Range
1945 Sheep Range
1945 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Clark County, Lincoln County, and other nearby areas
1945 Map of Alamo
1945 Alamo
1945 Print · USGS
Covers Nevada, including Alamo, Ash Springs, and other nearby areas

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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of historical maps available for Nevada?
There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for Nevada. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 47 topographic maps and aerials.
What is the oldest map of Nevada?
According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of Nevada is this 1940 Map of Rowland.
Where can I purchase historical maps of Nevada for my home or office?
You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 47 historical maps of Nevada on Pastmaps.com.
Where can I download high-res historical maps of Nevada?
You can download high-res versions of any of the 47 historical maps of Nevada on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.
Are there historical topographic maps available for Nevada?
According to Pastmaps.com, there are 47 historical topographic maps available for Nevada.
Is there historical aerial imagery available for Nevada?
According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.
Where are historical maps of Nevada sourced from?
According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of Nevada are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including libraries and archives such as the USGS and the US Library of Congress.

1940s Maps of Nevada

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