1950s Maps of Carson City, Nevada

Explore 12 historic maps of Carson City from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Carson City's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Carson City's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Carson City, NV maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Virginia City, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Virginia City, 1955 Print
    1950 Virginia City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Virginia City and the Comstock mining corridor are seen here at mid-century, amidst a dense concentration of historic shafts and early settlement sites. Researchers can trace the legacy of silver mining through Gold Hill, the Utah Shaft, and several cemeteries that overlook the mountain ranges.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Virginia City
    1952 Map of Virginia City
    1952 Virginia City
    1952 Print · USGS
    Storey County's mining heartland is revealed in the mid-century, documenting the legendary Comstock Lode settlements and engineering works. Researchers can trace the massive Sutro Tunnel, locate the Lousetown (Site), and find family roots in Gold Hill or Virginia City.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Meeks Bay, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Meeks Bay, 1956 Print
    1955 Meeks Bay
    1956 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Lake Tahoe are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the early footprints of lakeside communities and parklands. Trace the development of Tahoma, Meeks Bay, and Paradise Flat along the edge of the Eldorado National Forest.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Kings Beach, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Kings Beach, 1956 Print
    1955 Kings Beach
    1956 Print · USGS
    The north shore of Lake Tahoe is captured during the mid-fifties, showing the growth of resort communities along the California-Nevada line. Trace early lakeside developments from Brockway to Carnelian Bay, or locate local landmarks like the Fish Hatchery and Brockway Golf Club.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Marlette Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Marlette Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Marlette Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    The eastern Nevada shoreline of Lake Tahoe in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of high-altitude water engineering and steep mountain peaks. Researchers can trace the Virginia City Water Supply Flume and find landmarks like the Incline Guard Sta and Marlette Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Glenbrook, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Glenbrook, 1957 Print
    1955 Glenbrook
    1957 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of Lake Tahoe come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the developing communities of Glenbrook and Zephyr Cove. Researchers can trace old mountain routes like Genoa Peak Road or locate local landmarks including Tahoe School and Spooner Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Tahoe, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Tahoe, 1958 Print
    1955 Tahoe
    1958 Print · USGS
    The northwest shore of Lake Tahoe in the mid-fifties reveals a developing landscape of lakeside lodges and mountain retreats. Genealogists and historians can trace old community footprints from Tahoe City to Meeks Bay, or locate landmarks like Chambers Lodge and the Ngorchester Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Dayton, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Dayton, 1958 Print
    1956 Dayton
    1958 Print · USGS
    The silver-country landscape around the Carson River is shown here in the mid-1950s, bridging the mining era and modern institutional development. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade and locate historic sites such as Mound House and the Daney Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Carson City, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Carson City, 1958 Print
    1956 Carson City
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the mid-fifties, the Nevada state capital and the eastern shores of Lake Tahoe remained distinct, separated by the Carson Range. You can trace institutional history at Stewart and the State Capitol, or locate old burials at Jacks Valley Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1957 Map of Reno, 1963 Print
    1957 Map of Reno, 1963 Print
    1957 Reno
    1963 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada in the early sixties is a land of sprawling desert sinks and rising mountain ranges. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network connecting Reno, the mining legacy of Rawhide Mine, and the boundaries of the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Chico, 1962 Print
    1958 Map of Chico, 1962 Print
    1958 Chico
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Northern California comes to life across the Central Valley and high Sierras as the postwar economy transformed the landscape. Trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR, locate family roots near Chico Cem, or explore the early layout of Paradise and Beale Air Force Base.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1959 Map of Reno
    1959 Map of Reno
    1959 Reno
    1959 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada in the late fifties was a land of expanding military airbases and high-desert irrigation projects. You can trace the lineage of the Comstock era through Carson City, locate the Pony Express Monument, or study the rail networks of the Southern Pacific RR.

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