Old Maps of West Wendover, Nevada for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of West Wendover. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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West Wendover, 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. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1971 Map of Leppy Peak, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Leppy Peak, 1974 Print
    1971 Leppy Peak
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-Utah borderlands at the start of the 1970s showcase a high-desert landscape defined by the Leppy Hills and remote caves. Geologists and local historians can trace the topography of Danger Cave State Park, Leppy Pass, and several Jeep Trails through the sand dunes.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1972 Map of Wendover, 1977 Print
    1972 Map of Wendover, 1977 Print
    1972 Wendover
    1977 Print · USGS
    Wendover and the surrounding desert landscape are captured here in the early seventies as a primary node for military testing and transit. Researchers can trace the massive Wendover Air Force Auxiliary Field, the historic Western Pacific rail line, and sites like Danger Cave State Park.

  7. 1985 Map of Wendover
    1985 Map of Wendover
    1985 Wendover
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high desert borderlands of Utah and Nevada are captured here during the mid-eighties, dominated by vast salt flats and isolated mountain ranges. Researchers can trace the sprawling Wendover Air Force Auxiliary Field, old rail stops like Shafter, and remote workings at the Monarch Mine.

  8. 2011 Map of Leppy Peak, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Leppy Peak, 2011 Print
    2011 Leppy Peak
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers West Wendover, including Wendover, Tooele County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2012 Map of Leppy Peak, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Leppy Peak, 2012 Print
    2012 Leppy Peak
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers West Wendover, including Wendover, Tooele County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2015 Map of Leppy Peak, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Leppy Peak, 2015 Print
    2015 Leppy Peak
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers West Wendover, including Wendover, Tooele County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2018 Map of Leppy Peak, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Leppy Peak, 2018 Print
    2018 Leppy Peak
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers West Wendover, including Wendover, Tooele County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2021 Map of Leppy Peak, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Leppy Peak, 2021 Print
    2021 Leppy Peak
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-Utah borderlands near the Great Salt Lake Desert come into focus in this contemporary topographic study. Researchers can trace the transition from the peaks of Leppy Hills and Wendover Peak to the expanding footprints of West Wendover and Wendover.

  13. 2023 Map of Wendover, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Wendover, 2023 Print
    2023 Wendover
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-Utah border comes alive in this contemporary survey of the high desert and the Great Salt Lake Desert. Researchers can trace the layout of West Wendover, the grounds of the Wendover Airport, and the Wendover Cem.

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