Old Maps of Nelson, Nevada for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 14 historic maps of Nelson. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Nelson.


Nelson, NV maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 1926 Map of Nelson
    1926 Map of Nelson
    1926 Nelson
    1926 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River borderlands in the mid-twenties appear here as a landscape of desert canyons and future infrastructure. Researchers can trace the original river course through Eldorado Canyon and locate early sites like Nelson and the Middle Black Canyon Dam Site.

  4. 1942 Map of Camp Mohave
    1942 Map of Camp Mohave
    1942 Camp Mohave
    1942 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Nevada, Arizona, and California are captured here in the early 1940s, highlighting a landscape of deep canyons and high-desert mining camps. Researchers can trace historic rail lines and find remote outposts like Searchlight, Nelson, and the riverfront Fort Mohave Indian Reservation.

  5. 1947 Map of Kingman, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Kingman, 1948 Print
    1947 Kingman
    1948 Print · USGS
    The tri-state Mojave desert region comes into focus during the late 1940s, as post-war travel began to surge along U S 66. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining-and-rail economy through the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line, the Copper World Mine, and old settlements like Oatman or Goodsprings.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Kingman
    1948 Map of Kingman
    1948 Kingman
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert at the dawn of the fifties shows a landscape of deep canyons and booming mines along the Arizona and Nevada border. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-stop towns and mining claims like Oatman, Searchlight, and the Mohawk Mine.

  7. 1954 Map of Kingman, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Kingman, 1964 Print
    1954 Kingman
    1964 Print · USGS
    The High Desert borderlands come to life in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of mining legacies and massive river projects. Researchers can trace old rail stops like Roach Station, mining sites such as Chloride, and river landmarks like Searchlight Ferry.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1955 Map of Kingman
    1955 Map of Kingman
    1955 Kingman
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and Colorado River corridor come alive in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of mining camps and rail junctions. Trace the river to the Searchlight Ferry or locate old desert mining sites like Goldroad and the Great Monster Mine.

  9. 1958 Map of Kingman
    1958 Map of Kingman
    1958 Kingman
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state desert borders of Arizona, Nevada, and California are shown in the late fifties as a network of mining camps and river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of remote outposts like Oatman, Chloride, and the Searchlight Ferry along the Colorado River.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1958 Map of Nelson, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Nelson, 1959 Print
    1958 Nelson
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Eldorado Canyon mining district is captured here in the late fifties, during a period of active high-desert exploration. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of individual claims and camps, including the Techatticup Mine, Capital Camp, and the Occidental Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1960 Map of Kingman
    1960 Map of Kingman
    1960 Kingman
    1960 Print · USGS
    The high desert landscape of the Arizona-Nevada border comes alive in the mid-twentieth century, showcasing the rise of recreation alongside deep-rooted mining history. Genealogists and historians can trace the roots of towns like Kingman and Oatman, or locate remote sites like the Lucky Dutchman Mine and Santa Claus.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1983 Map of Boulder City
    1983 Map of Boulder City
    1983 Boulder City
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-Arizona borderlands come alive in the early 1980s, centered on the Colorado River and the industrial activity of the surrounding ranges. Researchers can locate dozens of historic prospects such as the Klondyke Mine, Liberty Mine, and Dixie Queen Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1984 Map of Nelson
    1984 Map of Nelson
    1984 Nelson
    1984 Print · USGS
    Mining operations in the southern Nevada desert were in a period of transition in the mid-eighties as the old district around Nelson met the boundary of federal recreation lands. Researchers can trace dozens of specific lode sites including the Techatticup Mine, Mockingbird Tunnels, and Capitol Camp.

  14. 2021 Map of Nelson, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Nelson, 2021 Print
    2021 Nelson
    2021 Print · USGS
    Southern Nevada's high desert reveals its complex terrain and small outposts in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns of Techatticup Wash and locate vital desert water sources like Miners Spring and Aztec Spring near the settlement of Nelson.

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