Old Maps of Primm, Nevada for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Primm. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Primm.


Primm, NV maps

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  1. 1910 Map of Ivanpah, 1957 Print
    1910 Map of Ivanpah, 1957 Print
    1910 Ivanpah
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Mojave high desert at the start of the twentieth century was a landscape of remote mining camps and vital railroad junctions. Trace the early industrial footprint of Vanderbilt, the Copper World Mine, and the rail stops at Nipton and Kelso.

  2. 1912 Map of Ivanpah
    1912 Map of Ivanpah
    1912 Ivanpah
    1912 Print · USGS
    The Mojave high desert at the border of California and Nevada was a bustling corridor of mining and transcontinental rail at the start of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct settlements and industrial sites like the abandoned copper smelter, Good Springs, and the Old Traction Road.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1942 Map of Ivanpah
    1942 Map of Ivanpah
    1942 Ivanpah
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert frontier comes into focus during the early war years, showing a landscape shaped by mining and rail. You can trace the path of the Union Pacific through remote stops like Nipton, Goodsprings, and the junction at Barnwell.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 1955 Map of Roach Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Roach Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Roach Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert at the Nevada-California line appears here in the mid-fifties, dominated by mining claims and railroad outposts. Researchers can trace the paths of the Union Pacific and Old Traction Road to find the Christmas Mine and the settlement of Roach.
    4 unique versions available

  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. 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

  11. 1985 Map of Mesquite Lake
    1985 Map of Mesquite Lake
    1985 Mesquite Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high desert along the Nevada-California line is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by historic mining and transit. Researchers can trace numerous old claims like the Potosi Mine and Yellow Pine Mine or follow the historic Old Spanish Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1985 Map of Ivanpah Lake
    1985 Map of Ivanpah Lake
    1985 Ivanpah Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high desert along the California-Nevada border is captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape defined by mountain ranges and dry lake beds. Researchers can trace the historic Boundary (1873) and locate isolated desert features like Yates Well and the Umberci Mine.

  13. 2021 Map of Ivanpah Lake, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ivanpah Lake, 2021 Print
    2021 Ivanpah Lake
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-California state line and the bustling desert hub of Primm define this high-altitude landscape in 2021. Researchers can trace the commercial development around Primm and explore the natural expanse of Ivanpah Lake and the Clark Mountain Range.

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