1970s Maps of Nevada

1. 1970 Map of Virgin Basin, 1972 Print

   

   1970 Virgin Basin

   1972 Print · USGS

   The Nevada and Arizona borderlands meet at the confluence of the Colorado and Virgin Rivers in the mid-twentieth century. Trace the early development of Temple Bar Marina and find remote sites like Bonelli Landing and the Lakeside Mine.

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4. 1970 Map of Henderson, 1972 Print

   

   1970 Henderson

   1972 Print · USGS

   Henderson and the southeastern Las Vegas Valley appear here at the start of the 1970s, showcasing a growing desert city. Researchers can trace local neighborhoods like Carver Park, industrial landmarks such as the Three Kids Mine, and the route of the Union Pacific railroad.

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7. 1970 Map of Frenchman Mtn., 1972 Print

   

   1970 Frenchman Mtn.

   1972 Print · USGS

   East of Las Vegas in the early seventies, this desert landscape shows the rugged meeting of military operations and recreation. Researchers can trace the path of Lake Mead Boulevard past Sunrise Mtn, Gypsum Cave, and the industrial sites of Rainbow Gardens.

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10. 1970 Map of The Bluffs, 1973 Print

    

    1970 The Bluffs

    1973 Print · USGS

    Lincoln County’s high desert landscape is captured here in the early seventies, showing a world of isolated ranges and seasonal water features. Researchers can trace historic land use through cattle-rearing markers like the Corral and paths through Dog Hollow and Robber Roost Hills.

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13. 1970 Map of Bennett Pass, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Bennett Pass

    1973 Print · USGS

    In the arid mountains of Lincoln County during the early seventies, this survey traces a landscape of remote mineral exploration and rugged mountain passes. Researchers can locate the Pan American Mine, trace the winding path through Bennett Pass, and find old water sources like Bennett Springs.

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16. 1970 Map of Hiko NE, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Hiko NE

    1973 Print · USGS

    In the high desert of Lincoln County during the 1970s, the terrain shifts from the towering peaks of the North Pahroc Range to the wide basin of Six Mile Flat. Local historians and researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Aqueduct and remote exploration sites marked by several Drill Holes.

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19. 1970 Map of Montezuma Peak SW, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Montezuma Peak SW

    1973 Print · USGS

    Esmeralda County's high-altitude desert was a place of remote industry and strategic water sources in the early 1970s. Trace the paths of prospectors and travelers through Railroad Pass or locate vital desert water at Cedar Spring and Railroad Spring.

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22. 1970 Map of Pahroc Summit Pass, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Pahroc Summit Pass

    1973 Print · USGS

    In the early 1970s, this portion of Lincoln County was defined by its arid basins and transit through the Pahroc Summit Pass. Researchers can trace the network of small desert water sources like White Sage Res and Knoll Pond Res alongside Route 93.

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25. 1970 Map of Oreana Spring, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Oreana Spring

    1973 Print · USGS

    Coal Valley and the eastern ridges of the Seaman Range are captured here at the start of the 1970s. Researchers can trace remote desert geography through features like Oreana Spring, the Oreana Water Tank, and early survey markers along the Base Line.

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28. 1970 Map of Hiko SE, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Hiko SE

    1973 Print · USGS

    Lincoln County in the early seventies is revealed as a landscape of remote resource exploration and rugged desert crossings. Researchers can trace the paths of old Jeep Trails connecting a lone Mine, a Prospect, and a Water Tank.

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31. 1970 Map of Seaman Wash, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Seaman Wash

    1973 Print · USGS

    Lincoln County’s arid interior is revealed in this 1970s survey, documenting the sharp transition from desert peaks to valley floors. Researchers can trace the path of Seaman Wash through the Seaman Narrows and locate the vital Seaman Spring at the base of the mountains.

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34. 1970 Map of Mt. Wilson SW, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Mt. Wilson SW

    1973 Print · USGS

    Lincoln County’s high desert landscape appears in great detail during the early 1970s. Researchers can locate remote water sources like Eightmile Well and Sixmile Well or trace old mining activity at a local Prospect.

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37. 1970 Map of Deadman Spring, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Deadman Spring

    1973 Print · USGS

    The high-desert terrain of Lincoln County in the early seventies is revealed through its network of remote water sources and cattle trails. Genealogists and desert explorers can trace the paths to Deadman Spring, Coal Spring, and the western banks of the White River.

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40. 1970 Map of Klondike, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Klondike

    1973 Print · USGS

    Esmeralda County, Nevada, is captured in the early 1970s as a landscape of mining remnants and desert transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the Klondike (Site), the Tonopah Hasbrouck Mine, and an Old Railroad Grade.

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43. 1970 Map of Mt. Wilson, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Mt. Wilson

    1973 Print · USGS

    Mount Wilson rises above the Nevada landscape in the 1970s, anchoring a network of springs and early industrial sites. Historians and researchers can trace old desert routes via Jeep Trails to reach historic Kilns, a Prospect, and Eagle Spring.

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46. 1970 Map of Deadman Spring SE, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Deadman Spring SE

    1973 Print · USGS

    Lincoln County’s high desert is captured in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by ranching and arid-land hydrology. Researchers can trace remote livestock infrastructure like Hirshi Reservoir No 2, several Corral sites, and the expansive Dry Lake (Depression).

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49. 1970 Map of Ely Springs, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Ely Springs

    1973 Print · USGS

    The Ely Springs Range area of Lincoln County is shown here in the 1970s, revealing a landscape of high-desert ranching and remote mining. Trace the scattered water sources vital to the region like Swiss Bob Well, Tex Spring, and the Ely Springs Ranch.

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52. 1970 Map of Pahroc Spring SE, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Pahroc Spring SE

    1973 Print · USGS

    Lincoln County’s high desert landscape is documented here in the early 1970s, showing the intersection of the Burnt Springs Range and the Delamar Valley. Researchers can trace remote water sources like Seven Oaks Spring and follow the route of a significant desert Aqueduct.

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55. 1970 Map of Split Mountain, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Split Mountain

    1973 Print · USGS

    Esmeralda County's high desert is mapped here during the early seventies, capturing a landscape defined by mining remnants and steep ridges. Trace historical activity through Ruins and an old Mine, or locate the Corral and Water Tank used in this arid terrain.

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58. 1970 Map of Wheatgrass Spring, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Wheatgrass Spring

    1973 Print · USGS

    Lincoln County, Nevada, is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the high desert peaks and basins of the Great Basin. Remote water sources and access routes can be traced via Wheatgrass Spring, Pace Spring, and various Jeep Trails across the range.

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61. 1970 Map of Deadman Spring NE, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Deadman Spring NE

    1973 Print · USGS

    The high desert basins of Lincoln County are captured here just after the 1960s, showing a land of vast open flats and seasonal water. Researchers can trace the path of the solitary Jeep Trail as it passes Ely Springs and the unusual geological feature known as The Crack.

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64. 1970 Map of Fossil Peak, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Fossil Peak

    1973 Print · USGS

    Lincoln County’s arid interior was captured in the early seventies, showcasing a landscape of high ranges and remote valley floors. Researchers can trace land use through isolated landmarks like John Wright Reservoir, several named Wells, and the Drill Hole at Sixmile Flat.

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67. 1970 Map of Boulder Beach, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Boulder Beach

    1973 Print · USGS

    Lake Mead in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by critical water infrastructure and desert recreation. Trace the Old Railroad Grade past the Lake Mead Lodge or locate early facilities like the Hemenway Campground.

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70. 1970 Map of Montezuma Peak SE, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Montezuma Peak SE

    1973 Print · USGS

    Esmeralda County's high-desert terrain is captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by mineral exploration and arid washes. You can trace early mining activity at a Mine and Prospect or follow a Jeep Trail across Jackson Wash.

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73. 1970 Map of Weepah Spring, 1973 Print

    

    1970 Weepah Spring

    1973 Print · USGS

    Lincoln County’s high desert landscape is documented here in the early 1970s, showing a region defined by its peaks and sparse water sources. Trace historical travel routes along the Jeep Trail to isolated points like Weepah Spring and White Rock Spring.

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