1950s Maps of Lander County, Nevada

Explore 18 historic maps of Lander County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Lander County, NV maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Mt. Lewis
    1950 Map of Mt. Lewis
    1950 Mt. Lewis
    1950 Print · USGS
    Lander County mining history is preserved here in the mid-twentieth century, centered on the high peaks of the Shoshone Range. Genealogists and researchers can trace old ranching boundaries at Home Ranch or locate historic mineral sites like the Betty O'Neal Mine and Utah Mine Camp.

  2. 1950 Map of Crescent Valley
    1950 Map of Crescent Valley
    1950 Crescent Valley
    1950 Print · USGS
    Crescent Valley at the mid-century reveals a landscape of active gold mining and earlier silver-era relics. Researchers can trace the lineage of local mining at the Gold Acres Mine or locate the historic town of Tenabo and the Lander (Site).
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of McDermitt
    1955 Map of McDermitt
    1955 McDermitt
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northern Nevada in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of mining camps and vast cattle ranges. Trace the early footprints of Tuscarora or the remote Cordero Mine and National Mine tucked into the high desert peaks.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Millett, 1963 Print
    1955 Map of Millett, 1963 Print
    1955 Millett
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Nevada in the mid-fifties is a landscape of high-desert basins and remote outposts. Researchers can trace historic ranching sites like Petersons Mill and Grass Valley Ranch or locate the McCoy Mining Camp.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1956 Map of Mount Callaghan, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mount Callaghan, 1957 Print
    1956 Mount Callaghan
    1957 Print · USGS
    Lander County's high-altitude ranching country is captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the remote stations and water sources of the Great Basin. You can trace the historic boundaries of the Callaghan Ranch and find isolated springs like Rye Patch Spring and Cottonwood Spring.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Walti Hot Springs, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Walti Hot Springs, 1957 Print
    1956 Walti Hot Springs
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high desert of central Nevada is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the remote ranching outposts along the Simpson Park Range. You can trace early jeep trails and family landmarks like Walti Ranch, Keystone Mine, and the thermal Hot Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of South Shoshone Peak, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of South Shoshone Peak, 1957 Print
    1956 South Shoshone Peak
    1957 Print · USGS
    The central Nevada high desert comes into focus during the mid-fifties as ranchers and miners navigated the great basins between the Paradise Range and the Desatoya Mountains. Researchers can locate remote outposts like Peterson Station and Idlewild or trace water sources through Lebeau Creek and Midas Spr.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of North Shoshone Peak, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of North Shoshone Peak, 1957 Print
    1956 North Shoshone Peak
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Nevada's high-desert interior comes to life in the 1950s as the Reese River valley and Toiyabe Mountains are mapped in detail. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like O'Toole Ranch and follow the old Marysville Trail through the canyons.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Millett Ranch, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Millett Ranch, 1957 Print
    1956 Millett Ranch
    1957 Print · USGS
    Smoky Valley and the Toiyabe Range are shown here in the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of high-altitude peaks and valley ranches. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites at Schmidtlein Ranch and McLeod Ranch or locate the Smoky Valley Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1956 Map of Hall Creek, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Hall Creek, 1957 Print
    1956 Hall Creek
    1957 Print · USGS
    High-desert ranching and remote Nevada valleys are captured in the mid-fifties, centered on the Shoshone Range. Researchers can trace the layout of early livestock operations at Hall Creek Ranch and find the site of Cowboy Rest among the springs of Grass Valley.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1956 Map of Ackerman Canyon, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Ackerman Canyon, 1957 Print
    1956 Ackerman Canyon
    1957 Print · USGS
    Lander and Eureka Counties in the mid-1950s remained a frontier of isolated ranching and mining. Local historians can trace early property sites like Indian Ranch and Dry Creek Ranch or locate the remote Goober Mine and its neighboring landing field.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1956 Map of Austin, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Austin, 1958 Print
    1956 Austin
    1958 Print · USGS
    The mining town of Austin sits at the edge of the Toiyabe National Forest during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named properties like Gandolfo Ranch and local landmarks such as Stokes Castle.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1957 Map of Dunphy, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Dunphy, 1958 Print
    1957 Dunphy
    1958 Print · USGS
    Lander County ranching and rail operations are centered along the Humboldt River in the late 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the California Trail and Southern Pacific past the T-S Ranch and Argenta Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1957 Map of Battle Mountain, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Battle Mountain, 1958 Print
    1957 Battle Mountain
    1958 Print · USGS
    Battle Mountain and the surrounding high desert are captured in the late fifties as a vital railroad and ranching corridor. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like Blossom Ranch and Broyles Ranch alongside the Southern Pacific line and the Battle Mountain Indian Colony.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 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

  17. 1959 Map of McDermitt
    1959 Map of McDermitt
    1959 McDermitt
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high-desert borderlands of northern Nevada and southern Oregon are captured here in the late fifties. Researchers can trace historic mining operations at the Cordero Mine and Getchell Mine, or locate settlements like Paradise Valley and Tuscarora.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1959 Map of Millett
    1959 Map of Millett
    1959 Millett
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high basins and ranges of central Nevada are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of remote cattle ranches and high-altitude mining. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like McLeod Ranch or locate the McCoy Mining Camp and the Austin Summit mountain pass.
    2 unique versions available

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