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1970s Maps of Douglas County, Nevada

Explore 9 historic maps of Douglas County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, 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 1970s, 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 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Douglas County, NV maps

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  1. 1974 Map of Minden
    1974 Map of Minden
    1974 Minden
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Carson Valley is captured in high detail during the mid-1970s, showing the intersection of high-desert agriculture and the winding Carson River. Researchers can trace the development of Minden and the complex irrigation patterns along the East Fork Carson River.
  4. 1974 Map of South Lake Tahoe, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of South Lake Tahoe, 1977 Print
    1974 South Lake Tahoe
    1977 Print · USGS
    The California-Nevada border at the lake's southern edge comes into sharp focus during the mid-seventies, showing the density of mountain development. Trace the early layout of South Lake Tahoe and Stateline against the backdrop of the Carson Range.
  7. 1974 Map of Gardnerville, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Gardnerville, 1977 Print
    1974 Gardnerville
    1977 Print · USGS
    Gardnerville and the surrounding Douglas County ranch lands are shown in clear aerial detail during the mid-1970s. Trace the residential growth near the Carson River and identify land use patterns across Fish Spring Flat and Buckeye Creek.
  10. 1976 Map of Placerville, 1994 Print
    1976 Map of Placerville, 1994 Print
    1976 Placerville
    1994 Print · USGS
    El Dorado County and the high Sierra Nevada are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the evolution of the Mother Lode from its mining roots to a modern recreational and timber hub. Genealogists can locate family names and old landmarks like Old Fort Jim, the Shingle Springs Indian Reservation, and the historic town of Fiddletown.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1977 Map of Truckee, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Truckee, 1978 Print
    1977 Truckee
    1978 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Lake Tahoe regions come into focus in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by massive reservoir projects and mountain transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through Truckee or explore old mining districts near North Bloomfield and Colfax.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1979 Map of Woodfords
    1979 Map of Woodfords
    1979 Woodfords
    1979 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra peaks meet the Nevada border in the late seventies as the West Fork Carson River flows through Alpine County ranching country. Researchers can trace historic land markers like the Von Schmidt Line and Washoe Cem or locate the Snowshoe Thompson Historical Mon.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1979 Map of Heenan Lake
    1979 Map of Heenan Lake
    1979 Heenan Lake
    1979 Print · USGS
    Alpine County mining operations are in full view in the late 1970s as industrial sites overlook the East Fork Carson River. Researchers can trace historic claims and trails like Leviathan Mine, the Von Schmidt Line 1872, and the Zaca Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1979 Map of Carters Station, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Carters Station, 1980 Print
    1979 Carters Station
    1980 Print · USGS
    The high desert along the Nevada-California border appears in the mid-seventies, showcasing the rural landscape of Douglas County. Researchers can trace tribal lands at the Washoe Indian Res (Dresslerville Colony) or locate ranching landmarks like Carters Station and River Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1979 Map of Carson City, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Carson City, 1980 Print
    1979 Carson City
    1980 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada in the late seventies reveals a landscape of historic mining districts and expanding mountain communities. Researchers can trace the Comstock Lode through Virginia City, locate the Stewart Indian School, or explore the shores of Lake Tahoe near Incline Village.
    2 unique versions available
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