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1940s Maps of Humboldt County, Nevada

Explore 7 historic maps of Humboldt County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Humboldt County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Humboldt County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Humboldt County, NV maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Antler Peak, 1960 Print
    1940 Map of Antler Peak, 1960 Print
    1940 Antler Peak
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Battle Mountains were a hive of mineral extraction and remote ranching in the years before the war. Researchers can trace dozens of early workings like the Marigold Mine and Buckingham Camp alongside family outposts like Oyarbi de Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1942 Map of Eugene Mountains Area
    1942 Map of Eugene Mountains Area
    1942 Eugene Mountains Area
    1942 Print · USGS
    Pershing and Humboldt counties were centers of mining and transit during the early Forties. Genealogists and historians can trace the intersection of the Emigrant Trail with industrial sites like the Nevada Massachusetts Tungsten Mine and ranching life at Thackers Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Antler Peak
    1943 Map of Antler Peak
    1943 Antler Peak
    1943 Print · USGS
    In the early 1940s, the high basins of Lander County were defined by a booming mineral economy and isolated desert ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Buckingham Camp, the Marigold Mine, and remote family outposts like Oyarbi de Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1945 Map of Osgood Mountains, 1971 Print
    1945 Map of Osgood Mountains, 1971 Print
    1945 Osgood Mountains
    1971 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County ranching and mining reach their mid-century peak across the Osgood Mountains in this 1940s survey. Researchers can trace historic family-held operations like the Yribarne Bros Ranch or the industrial footprint of the Getchell Mine.
  13. 1945 Map of Hot Springs, 1974 Print
    1945 Map of Hot Springs, 1974 Print
    1945 Hot Springs
    1974 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County ranching and mining life comes into focus in this mid-century survey of the Paradise Valley region. Genealogists and historians can trace family operations like the Stocks Farming Company Ranch or locate obscure sites such as Little Poverty and the Hardscrabble mine.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1947 Map of Osgood Mountains
    1947 Map of Osgood Mountains
    1947 Osgood Mountains
    1947 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County ranching and mining reach their post-war peak in this 1940s survey of the high-desert interior. Researchers can locate active sites like the Getchell Mine and Riley Mine alongside family landmarks like the Yribarne Bros Ranch.
  19. 1947 Map of Hot Springs Peak
    1947 Map of Hot Springs Peak
    1947 Hot Springs Peak
    1947 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County ranching and water management are captured here in the late 1940s, highlighting the area's development before modern changes. Local historians can trace early land use at the Bull Head Ranch, Reinharts, and the Little Humboldt River.
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