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1960s Maps of Douglas County, Nevada

Explore 8 historic maps of Douglas County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Douglas County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, 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 Douglas County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Douglas County, NV maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Reno
    1960 Map of Reno
    1960 Reno
    1960 Print · USGS
    The high desert of western Nevada comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Reno-Tahoe region. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Southern Pacific RR and locate remote outposts such as Olinghouse, Nixon, and the Olinghouse Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Chico
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Northern California high country and Sacramento Valley meet in this 1960s-era landscape of mining towns and river settlements. Trace the rail-and-water economy of the gold country through the Empire Mine, Beale Air Force Base, and the Western Pacific Railroad.
  7. 1962 Map of Walker Lake
    1962 Map of Walker Lake
    1962 Walker Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high desert of western Nevada and the Sierra Nevada crest meet in this mid-century study of the Eastern Sierra frontier. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail lines connecting Hawthorne to remote mining outposts like Bodie, Aurora, and Mina.
  10. 1964 Map of Walker Lake
    1964 Map of Walker Lake
    1964 Walker Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high desert and the Sierra Nevada peaks come together in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by mining, military installations, and vast wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace the remnants of old mining camps at Bodie or Candelaria and follow the Southern Pacific rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1968 Map of McTarnahan Hill, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of McTarnahan Hill, 1971 Print
    1968 McTarnahan Hill
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Carson River corridor south of the state capital is captured here in the late sixties as industrial sites and institutional lands expanded. Researchers can trace land allotments, the Nevada State Medium Security Prison, and historic sites like Saratoga Hot Spring.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1968 Map of Minden, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Minden, 1971 Print
    1968 Minden
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Carson Valley in the late 1960s reveals a landscape defined by ranching and the intricate irrigation of the East Fork Carson River. Researchers can locate historic burial sites like Captain George Cem and trace the paths of old agricultural sloughs and the mountain ascent of Kingsbury Grade.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1968 Map of Genoa, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Genoa, 1972 Print
    1968 Genoa
    1972 Print · USGS
    Genoa and the Carson River valley are captured here in the late sixties, where the high Sierra meets the Nevada desert floor. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Stewart Indian School, the Genoa Cem, and the Nevada State Prison Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1969 Map of Gardnerville, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Gardnerville, 1971 Print
    1969 Gardnerville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Gardnerville and the surrounding valley are shown during a period of steady growth in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate irrigation network of the East Fork Carson River and locate family homes near Dresslerville or Buckeye.
    3 unique versions available
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