1980s Maps of Douglas County, Nevada

1. 1985 Map of Smith Valley

   

   1985 Smith Valley

   1985 Print · USGS

   The Nevada-California borderlands are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the high-desert valleys and Sierra peaks. Trace the mining history at Leviathan Mine or explore the early communities of Minden, Wellington, and the Washoe Indian Res.

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4. 1986 Map of Pine Nut Valley, 1987 Print

   

   1986 Pine Nut Valley

   1987 Print · USGS

   The Pine Nut Mountains and the edge of Smith Valley are captured here during the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of high-desert mining and wildlife management. Researchers can locate specific sites like Slaters Mine, the Blue Danube Mine, and the wetlands surrounding Artesia Lake.

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7. 1986 Map of Artesia Lake, 1987 Print

   

   1986 Artesia Lake

   1987 Print · USGS

   The western Nevada mining landscape is preserved here during the mid-1980s, showing the intersection of heavy industry and wildlife conservation. Researchers can trace the heritage of old operations at Ludwig, the Delphi (Site), and the Guild-Bovard Mine.

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10. 1986 Map of Mount Siegel, 1987 Print

    

    1986 Mount Siegel

    1987 Print · USGS

    The high peaks of the Pine Nut Mountains are recorded here in the mid-1980s during a period of renewed mineral exploration. Geologists and local historians can trace legacy workings at the Monarch Mine, Cherokee Mine, and numerous prospects along Buckeye Creek.

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13. 1986 Map of Oreana Peak, 1987 Print

    

    1986 Oreana Peak

    1987 Print · USGS

    Western Nevada in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of high-altitude mining prospects and valley irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Wellington and Simpson or locate family-named landmarks like Jack Wright Summit and Taylor Hill.

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16. 1986 Map of Double Spring, 1987 Print

    

    1986 Double Spring

    1987 Print · USGS

    Mining history in the western Pine Nut Mountains comes to life in this mid-eighties record of Douglas County. Prospectors and genealogists can trace the location of silver and gold claims like the Ruby Hill Mine, Bullionville, and Pikes Peak Mine amidst the high desert peaks.

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19. 1987 Map of Mount Como, 1988 Print

    

    1987 Mount Como

    1988 Print · USGS

    The high desert country of the Pine Nut Mountains is captured here in the late eighties, showing a landscape defined by mining and utility expansion. Researchers can trace the trails to Sunrise Camp and identify several remote prospect sites near Mount Como.

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22. 1987 Map of Mineral Peak, 1988 Print

    

    1987 Mineral Peak

    1988 Print · USGS

    The Pine Nut Mountains and the high-desert borderlands of Carson City and Douglas County are captured here in the late eighties. Researchers can locate numerous mining prospects and historical workings such as the Jane Ellen Mine and the Utopian Mine.

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25. 1988 Map of Lincoln Flat

    

    1988 Lincoln Flat

    1988 Print · USGS

    The high ridges of the Singatse and Buckskin ranges are documented here in the late eighties during a period of active mineral survey. Researchers can trace the layout of the Minnesota Mine, locate remote water sources like Churchill Well, and follow trails through Gallagher Pass.

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28. 1988 Map of Desert Creek Peak, 1989 Print

    

    1988 Desert Creek Peak

    1989 Print · USGS

    The high Sierra borderlands are captured here in the late eighties, spanning the rugged divide between Nevada and California. Local historians can trace early land use through markers like the Sulfur (Site), a remote Grave, and high-country landmarks like Middle Sister.

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31. 1988 Map of Desert Creek Ranch, 1989 Print

    

    1988 Desert Creek Ranch

    1989 Print · USGS

    Lyon County ranching and mining come together in the late 1980s as the high-desert landscape shifts from irrigated valleys to mountain forests. Search for old mineral claims like the Smith Valley Mine, the historic Desert Creek Ranch, and the complex Plymouth Canal system.

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34. 1988 Map of Topaz Lake, 1989 Print

    

    1988 Topaz Lake

    1989 Print · USGS

    The high-desert border between Nevada and California comes alive in this late-eighties survey of Topaz Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace the Von Schmidt Boundary and locate early infrastructure like the Willard-McDonald Mine and Wiley Ditch.

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37. 1988 Map of Risue Canyon, 1989 Print

    

    1988 Risue Canyon

    1989 Print · USGS

    The high desert borderlands of Nevada and California are captured here in the late 1980s, centered on the Walker River. Local historians can trace mining activity at the Arrowhead Mine and Lilly Mine or locate the site of Camp Antelope.

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40. 1988 Map of Long Dry Canyon, 1989 Print

    

    1988 Long Dry Canyon

    1989 Print · USGS

    Antelope Valley sits at the intersection of Nevada and California in the 1980s, where the West Walker River meets high-desert rangeland. Trace historic water rights and land borders along the Von Schmidt Boundary, Hoye Bridge, and the Hoye Canyon Canal.

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