Old Maps of Grass Valley, Nevada for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Grass Valley. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Grass Valley.


Grass Valley, NV maps

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  1. 1932 Map of Sonoma Range, 1955 Print
    1932 Map of Sonoma Range, 1955 Print
    1932 Sonoma Range
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northern Nevada in the early thirties is captured here along the Humboldt River and its flanking desert ranges. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family-named landmarks like Prida Ranch and Childress Ranch, or locate the Site of Old Indian Fort and Barber Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1939 Map of Sonoma Range
    1939 Map of Sonoma Range
    1939 Sonoma Range
    1939 Print · USGS
    High-desert ranching and deep-earth mining define this Nevada landscape during the late thirties. Researchers can trace historical family holdings like Seven Devils Ranch, early educational sites such as Pearce Sch, and industrial landmarks including the Copper Canyon Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Winnemucca, 1968 Print
    1955 Map of Winnemucca, 1968 Print
    1955 Winnemucca
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northern Nevada's high desert corridor is captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the river-and-rail hub of Winnemucca. Researchers can trace the dual tracks of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads through towns like Golconda and Valmy.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Winnemucca
    1958 Map of Winnemucca
    1958 Winnemucca
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Nevada in the late fifties was defined by the parallel rhythms of the great transcontinental railroads and a resilient mining industry. Genealogists and historians can trace old mining camps and remote rail sidings from Gold Acres and Palisade to the Adelaide district.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Rose Creek, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Rose Creek, 1960 Print
    1958 Rose Creek
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Humboldt River corridor and the Sonoma Range meet here during the late 1950s, a period defined by rail traffic and high-desert mining. Researchers can trace the dual lines of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific, find the Auburn Mine, and locate the old settlement of Rose Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1962 Map of Winnemucca
    1962 Map of Winnemucca
    1962 Winnemucca
    1962 Print · USGS
    Northern Nevada's high desert comes alive in the mid-1950s as a vital transportation and mining corridor following the Humboldt River. Trace the early rail-and-ranch economy through stops like Palisade, find old workings at the Adelaide Mine, and see the layout of Winnemucca before the interstate era.

  7. 1982 Map of Winnemucca West
    1982 Map of Winnemucca West
    1982 Winnemucca West
    1982 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County’s high desert landscape comes into focus in the early eighties as the Humboldt River winds through Grass Valley. Researchers can locate aviation landmarks like the Winnemucca Municipal Airport and trace industrial sites such as various Gravel Pits.

  8. 1986 Map of Winnemucca
    1986 Map of Winnemucca
    1986 Winnemucca
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northern Nevada in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of deep basins and mountain-bound mines connected by the heavy rail corridors of the Humboldt River valley. Trace the legacy of extraction at the Adelaide Mine or explore the transit hubs of Winnemucca and Golconda.

  9. 2011 Map of Winnemucca West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Winnemucca West, 2011 Print
    2011 Winnemucca West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Grass Valley, including Winnemucca, Humboldt County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2014 Map of Winnemucca West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Winnemucca West, 2014 Print
    2014 Winnemucca West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Grass Valley, including Winnemucca, Humboldt County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2018 Map of Winnemucca West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Winnemucca West, 2018 Print
    2018 Winnemucca West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Grass Valley, including Winnemucca, Humboldt County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2021 Map of Winnemucca West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Winnemucca West, 2021 Print
    2021 Winnemucca West
    2021 Print · USGS
    Winnemucca’s western outskirts and the desert valley of the Humboldt River come alive in this recent survey. Researchers can trace the modern aviation infrastructure at Winnemucca Municipal Airport and the rugged northern slopes of Winnemucca Mtn.

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