Old Maps of Goldfield, Nevada for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Goldfield with 14 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Goldfield has changed over the decades.


Goldfield, NV maps

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  1. 1908 Map of Lida
    1908 Map of Lida
    1908 Lida
    1908 Print · USGS
    Esmeralda County enters its mining peak at the start of the twentieth century as rail lines and boomtowns transform the high desert. Researchers can trace the exact layout of the Tonopah and Goldfield RR, find remote camps like Diamondfield, and locate the Rattlesnake Mine.

  2. 1913 Map of Lida
    1913 Map of Lida
    1913 Lida
    1913 Print · USGS
    The Nevada and California borderlands appear here at the peak of the gold rush era, centered on the bustling streets of Goldfield. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks of the Bullfrog Goldfield RR and locate camps like Gen Thomas Camp or the remote Palmetto Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1945 Map of Goldfield
    1945 Map of Goldfield
    1945 Goldfield
    1945 Print · USGS
    Esmeralda County's high desert landscape is shown here at the end of the Second World War, capturing the region's mining roots and new military role. Genealogists and historians can trace the Tonopah and Goldfield rail line through Klondike and locate remote water sources like Stonewall Spr.

  4. 1952 Map of Goldfield, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Goldfield, 1958 Print
    1952 Goldfield
    1958 Print · USGS
    Goldfield and its high-desert mining landscape are documented here during the early fifties as the region transitioned toward military use. Researchers can trace the remnants of a mining empire through the Columbia Mill, Florence Hill, and the local Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Goldfield, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Goldfield, 1967 Print
    1954 Goldfield
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Nevada desert during the early Cold War era shows the convergence of traditional mining districts and military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad route and locate remote sites like Gold Point and Scottys Castle.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Goldfield
    1955 Map of Goldfield
    1955 Goldfield
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Nevada desert in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of mining camps and military expansion. You can trace legacy sites from the Klondike Mine to Gold Point, and locate remote outposts like Bonnie Claire and Staininger Ranch at the edge of Death Valley.

  7. 1958 Map of Goldfield
    1958 Map of Goldfield
    1958 Goldfield
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-California borderlands in the late fifties show a landscape defined by mining history and emerging military ranges. Researchers can trace old routes to Scotty's Castle, identify the locations of Numerous mines near Gold Point, and find Goldfield at its peak.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1962 Map of Goldfield
    1962 Map of Goldfield
    1962 Goldfield
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Nevada desert during the early sixties reveals a landscape of high-stakes military ranges and waning mining districts. Trace the path of the old railroad grade between Goldfield and Beatty, or locate the isolated sites of Gold Point and Lida.

  9. 1985 Map of Goldfield
    1985 Map of Goldfield
    1985 Goldfield
    1985 Print · USGS
    Esmeralda County and the surrounding high desert are captured in the mid-eighties as modern infrastructure intersected with a century of mining history. Researchers can locate remote extraction sites like the Mohawk Mine, early outposts at Klondike, and geothermal features like Alkali Hot Spring.

  10. 1987 Map of Goldfield, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Goldfield, 1988 Print
    1987 Goldfield
    1988 Print · USGS
    The mining heart of Esmeralda County is captured here in the 1980s, documenting a landscape dense with tunnels and prospect pits. Researchers can trace the lineage of local extraction from Goldfield to Diamondfield, following the Old Railroad Grade past Vindicator Mountain.

  11. 2012 Map of Goldfield, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Goldfield, 2012 Print
    2012 Goldfield
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Goldfield, including Nye County, Esmeralda County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2014 Map of Goldfield, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Goldfield, 2014 Print
    2014 Goldfield
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Goldfield, including Nye County, Esmeralda County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Goldfield, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Goldfield, 2018 Print
    2018 Goldfield
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Goldfield, including Nye County, Esmeralda County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2021 Map of Goldfield, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Goldfield, 2021 Print
    2021 Goldfield
    2021 Print · USGS
    In the modern era, the high-desert mining landscape of Esmeralda County retains its historic layout and rugged nomenclature. Researchers can trace the town site from the Esmeralda County Courthouse to landmarks like Florence Hill and Goldfield Cem.

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