1900s (20th Century) Maps of Minden, Nevada

Explore 8 historic maps of Minden from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Minden's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Minden, NV maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Walker Lake
    1948 Map of Walker Lake
    1948 Walker Lake
    1948 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Nevada and the eastern Sierra Nevada are captured just after the war as mining and ranching shaped the local economy. Genealogists can trace family connections to centers like Hawthorne and Mina or locate the historic Rockland Mines and Aurora.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Freel Peak, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Freel Peak, 1958 Print
    1956 Freel Peak
    1958 Print · USGS
    The South Lake Tahoe region and Carson Valley are shown here in the mid-fifties, just as alpine recreation began to expand. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial sites at Happy Homestead Cemetery or locate early settlements like Sierra House and Dangberg Camp.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Walker Lake
    1957 Map of Walker Lake
    1957 Walker Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-California borderlands in the mid-1950s show a rugged network of mining camps and river-valley towns centered around Walker Lake. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line and locate historical sites like Bodie, Sodaville, and the Leviathan Sulphur Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 1985 Map of Smith Valley
    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.
    2 unique versions available

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