Old Maps of Elko, Nevada

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Elko, NV maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Elko, 1974 Print
    1955 Map of Elko, 1974 Print
    1955 Elko
    1974 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Nevada in the mid-fifties is captured here as a crossroads of transcontinental rail and high desert ranching. Trace old rail stops from Wells to Elko or find remote landmarks like Shanty Town and Medicine Spring.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Elko West, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Elko West, 1958 Print
    1957 Elko West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Elko emerged as a major rail and aviation hub by the late 1950s, bridging the gap between old stage routes and modern infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the city’s footprint from the Elko Colony Indian Reservation to the Cemeteries and the Elko-Hamilton Stage Route.

  3. 1957 Map of Elko East, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Elko East, 1958 Print
    1957 Elko East
    1958 Print · USGS
    Elko was expanding into the high desert during the late fifties as the regional rail and river network shaped its growth. Researchers can trace the dual tracks of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific or find landmarks like Radio Station (KELK) and Burner Basin.

  4. 1958 Map of Elko
    1958 Map of Elko
    1958 Elko
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Nevada in the late fifties shows a landscape of high-desert ranching and Cold War aviation. Trace old rail lines like the Nevada Northern or locate the Victoria Mine and Wendover Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1962 Map of Elko
    1962 Map of Elko
    1962 Elko
    1962 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Nevada in the early sixties is a landscape of mountain ranges and rail corridors, where the river valleys support ranching and transit. Locate old mining operations like Battle Creek Mine, rural stops like Moleen, and the sprawling Wendover Bombing and Gunnery Range.

  6. 1962 Map of Osino, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Osino, 1964 Print
    1962 Osino
    1964 Print · USGS
    Osino and the Humboldt River valley are seen here in the early sixties as a vital crossroads for the rail and ranching economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Southern Pacific and the grounds of the Nevada Youth Training Center.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1962 Map of Elko East, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Elko East, 1965 Print
    1962 Elko East
    1965 Print · USGS
    Elko's eastern outskirts and the surrounding high-desert basins are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the dual rail lines of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific or locate early landmarks like Radio Station (KELK) and the Te-Moak Indian Reservation.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1962 Map of Elko West, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Elko West, 1965 Print
    1962 Elko West
    1965 Print · USGS
    Elko underwent significant expansion during the early sixties, as shown on this survey of the river valley and rail corridor. Researchers can locate the Elko Colony Indian Reservation, the old Elko-Hamilton Stage Route, and the Elko Municipal Airport.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1965 Map of Elko
    1965 Map of Elko
    1965 Elko
    1965 Print · USGS
    Elko and the northeastern Nevada desert are captured here in the mid-1960s, showcasing a landscape of high ranges and essential rail corridors. Researchers can trace the path of the Western Pacific railroad through small stops like Tobar and Ventosa, or locate remote sites like Shanty Town near the Ruby Lake wetlands.

  10. 1975 Map of Elko East, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Elko East, 1977 Print
    1975 Elko East
    1977 Print · USGS
    Elko was entering a period of significant growth in the mid-1970s as new subdivisions began to push into the surrounding landscape. Researchers can trace the development of residential street patterns near the Humboldt River and the rural area around Tenmile Creek.

  11. 1986 Map of Elko
    1986 Map of Elko
    1986 Elko
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Humboldt River basin in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of ranching, transit, and high-desert peaks. Trace the rail-and-road corridor through Elko, or locate remote sites like the Polar Star Mine and South Fork Indian Reservation.

  12. 2012 Map of Elko West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Elko West, 2012 Print
    2012 Elko West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Elko, including Elko County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 2012 Map of Elko East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Elko East, 2012 Print
    2012 Elko East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Elko, including Elko County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2012 Map of Osino, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Osino, 2012 Print
    2012 Osino
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Elko, including Osino, Elko County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2014 Map of Osino, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Osino, 2014 Print
    2014 Osino
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Elko, including Osino, Elko County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2014 Map of Elko East, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Elko East, 2014 Print
    2014 Elko East
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Elko, including Elko County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 2015 Map of Elko West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Elko West, 2015 Print
    2015 Elko West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Elko, including Elko County, United States, and other nearby areas

  18. 2018 Map of Elko East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Elko East, 2018 Print
    2018 Elko East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Elko, including Elko County, United States, and other nearby areas

  19. 2018 Map of Osino, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Osino, 2018 Print
    2018 Osino
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Elko, including Osino, Elko County, and other nearby areas

  20. 2018 Map of Elko West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Elko West, 2018 Print
    2018 Elko West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Elko, including Elko County, United States, and other nearby areas

  21. 2021 Map of Elko East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Elko East, 2021 Print
    2021 Elko East
    2021 Print · USGS
    Elko expands into the high desert landscape of northeastern Nevada during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace modern infrastructure and terrain features from the Union Pacific RR corridor to remote landmarks like Burner Basin Spring and Moffat Reservoir.

  22. 2021 Map of Osino, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Osino, 2021 Print
    2021 Osino
    2021 Print · USGS
    Elko County in the early twenty-first century shows a landscape where high-desert terrain meets the essential Humboldt River corridor. Researchers can trace the path of Old Hwy 40 past Osino or locate family-named landmarks like Jackstone Canyon and Mud Springs.

  23. 2021 Map of Elko West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Elko West, 2021 Print
    2021 Elko West
    2021 Print · USGS
    Elko and the Humboldt River valley are shown in the twenty-first century as they continue to serve as the heart of Northeast Nevada. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Missouri Flat, locate the Elko County Courthouse, and find family names at Elko Cem.

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