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1980s Maps of Lincoln County, Nevada

Explore 67 historic maps of Lincoln County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Lincoln County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Lincoln County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Lincoln County, NV maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Alamo, 1989 Print
    1980 Map of Alamo, 1989 Print
    1980 Alamo
    1989 Print · USGS
    The high-desert community of Alamo is captured here in the late sixties and early seventies, centered in the life of the Pahranagat Valley. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Pahranagat Valley Sch, the Rodeo Grounds, and remote sites like Buckhorn Ranch.
  4. 1980 Map of Alamo SE, 1992 Print
    1980 Map of Alamo SE, 1992 Print
    1980 Alamo SE
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Pahranagat Valley in the late 1960s and 1980s reveals a critical wetland habitat amidst the high desert. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge and locate landmarks like Refuge Hdqrs and Upper Pahranagat Lake.
  7. 1982 Map of Wilson Creek Range
    1982 Map of Wilson Creek Range
    1982 Wilson Creek Range
    1982 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County mining districts and high-desert basins are captured here in the early eighties as the region balanced mineral production with early conservation. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites like the Atlanta Mine and Bristol Silver Mine or locate remote landmarks such as The Hermitage.
  10. 1983 Map of Cutler Reservoir
    1983 Map of Cutler Reservoir
    1983 Cutler Reservoir
    1983 Print · USGS
    Tikaboo Valley in the early eighties was a landscape of stark desert basins and restricted military zones. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Nellis Air Force Range and locate small water features like Blowfly Res and Cutler Res.
  13. 1983 Map of Desert Hills SW
    1983 Map of Desert Hills SW
    1983 Desert Hills SW
    1983 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County’s high desert landscape appears here as it was in the early eighties, defined by vast federal land holdings and remote basins. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Nellis Air Force Range and the National Wildlife Range across the Desert Range.
  16. 1983 Map of Groom Range SE
    1983 Map of Groom Range SE
    1983 Groom Range SE
    1983 Print · USGS
    Southern Nevada in the early eighties was defined by its arid basins and military boundaries. Researchers can trace the desert terrain from Tikaboo Valley into the Jumbled Hills and the southern Nellis Air Force Range.
  19. 1983 Map of Southeastern Mine
    1983 Map of Southeastern Mine
    1983 Southeastern Mine
    1983 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County in the early eighties was a landscape of restricted military territory and isolated mineral claims. Trace the location of the Southeastern Mine and the sprawling boundaries of the Nellis Air Force Range and Desert National Wildlife Range.
  22. 1983 Map of Crescent Reservoir
    1983 Map of Crescent Reservoir
    1983 Crescent Reservoir
    1983 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County's high desert landscape is documented here in the early 1980s, showcasing the intersection of natural drainage and rangeland infrastructure. Researchers can trace the water management at Crescent Reservoir, identify the lonely Corral, and follow the path of the Single Pole Wooden Powerline.
  25. 1983 Map of Hancock Summit
    1983 Map of Hancock Summit
    1983 Hancock Summit
    1983 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Lincoln County is captured here in the early 1980s, documenting a landscape shaped by the Pahranagat Range. Researchers can trace the path of a Single Pole Wooden Powerline or locate the Gaging Station and Hancock Summit.
  28. 1983 Map of Desert Hills NW
    1983 Map of Desert Hills NW
    1983 Desert Hills NW
    1983 Print · USGS
    Tikaboo Valley and the surrounding high desert are captured here in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape dominated by federal ranges. Military and environmental researchers can trace the limits of the Nellis Air Force Range and the Desert National Wildlife Range.
  31. 1983 Map of Desert Hills NE
    1983 Map of Desert Hills NE
    1983 Desert Hills NE
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, this portion of Lincoln County was defined by the intersection of military testing grounds and wildlife conservation. Researchers can trace the high ridges of the Pahranagat Range as they divide the Tikaboo Valley from the Desert National Wildlife Range.
  34. 1983 Map of Groom Range NE
    1983 Map of Groom Range NE
    1983 Groom Range NE
    1983 Print · USGS
    Tikaboo Valley in the early 1980s reveals a quiet landscape of range management and desert basin floor. Researchers can trace the water sources essential for livestock at the Stock Tank and Stock Tanks or follow the network of Wash drainages.
  37. 1983 Map of Desert Hills SE
    1983 Map of Desert Hills SE
    1983 Desert Hills SE
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Southern Nevada backcountry in the early eighties shows a stark intersection of conservation and military history. Genealogists and historians can trace the precise boundaries of the Nellis Air Force Range and the Desert Hills through this high-desert terrain.
  40. 1983 Map of Badger Spring
    1983 Map of Badger Spring
    1983 Badger Spring
    1983 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County’s high desert landscapes are captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the Pahranagat Range. Researchers can trace the military boundaries of the Nellis Air Force Range and find remote landmarks like Badger Mountain and Badger Spring (Dry).
  43. 1983 Map of Fallout Hills NE
    1983 Map of Fallout Hills NE
    1983 Fallout Hills NE
    1983 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, this Lincoln County landscape was defined by its dual identity as a military training ground and a wildlife refuge. Researchers can trace federal boundaries across the Jumbled Hills and follow the seasonal Emigrant Valley Wash.
  46. 1985 Map of Mesquite
    1985 Map of Mesquite
    1985 Mesquite
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Virgin River valley at the Nevada-Arizona border shows its agricultural roots and desert landscape in the mid-eighties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local infrastructure through the Mesquite Flume Ditch and locations like the Cem and Bunkerville.
  49. 1985 Map of Pahranagat Range
    1985 Map of Pahranagat Range
    1985 Pahranagat Range
    1985 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County, Nevada, is captured in the mid-eighties as a region of expansive wildlife refuges and restricted military testing zones. Researchers can trace the water network from Ash Springs to Upper Pahranagat Lake or locate remote sites like the Groom Mine.
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  52. 1985 Map of Mesquite NW
    1985 Map of Mesquite NW
    1985 Mesquite NW
    1985 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County, Nevada, is shown in the mid-1980s as a desert landscape defined by its vital water sources and drainage systems. Researchers can trace the path of Toquop Wash or locate the historic Tule Springs at the base of the Tule Springs Hills.
  55. 1985 Map of Mesquite NE
    1985 Map of Mesquite NE
    1985 Mesquite NE
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Nevada and Arizona borderlands come into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing the high desert terrain of Lincoln and Mohave counties. Researchers can trace seasonal drainage patterns and isolated landmarks like Terry Benches, Tule Spring, and Castle Cliff.
  58. 1985 Map of Flat Top Mesa
    1985 Map of Flat Top Mesa
    1985 Flat Top Mesa
    1985 Print · USGS
    Bunkerville and the Virgin River valley are captured in the mid-1980s as agricultural life persisted between towering desert plateaus. Researchers can trace the path of the Bunkerville Ditch and explore the rugged borders of Flat Top Mesa and Mormon Mesa.
  61. 1985 Map of Worthington Peak, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Worthington Peak, 1986 Print
    1985 Worthington Peak
    1986 Print · USGS
    The high-desert terrain of Lincoln County comes into focus during the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape of mining and resource extraction. Researchers can locate specific industrial relics like Mine Shafts, Tailings, and various Adits tucked into the slopes of the Worthington Mountains.
  64. 1985 Map of Eds Well, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Eds Well, 1986 Print
    1985 Eds Well
    1986 Print · USGS
    High desert life in the early 1980s is captured here at the junction of Railroad Valley and the Quinn Canyon Range. Trace early mineral interest at a Prospect and locate remote water sources like Eds Well and Red Bluff Spring.
  67. 1985 Map of Mail Summit, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Mail Summit, 1986 Print
    1985 Mail Summit
    1986 Print · USGS
    The high-desert terrain of Lincoln County in the mid-1980s is captured here, centered on the rugged backbone of the Mount Irish Range. Researchers can locate legacy Mine Shafts near Silver Canyon and trace trails to isolated water sources like Henry Spring.
  70. 1985 Map of McCutchen Spring, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of McCutchen Spring, 1986 Print
    1985 McCutchen Spring
    1986 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County in the mid-1980s is captured here as a landscape of dramatic mountain ranges and wide desert basins. Trace early mineral exploration at a Prospect or locate vital water sources like Mc Cutchen Spring and Wild Horse Spring in the shadow of the Quinn Canyon Range.
  73. 1985 Map of Mount Irish, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Mount Irish, 1986 Print
    1985 Mount Irish
    1986 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County mining and high-desert terrain are documented in the mid-1980s as explorers navigated the slopes of the Mount Irish Range. Trace old workings like a Mine Shaft and Prospects near Silver Canyon.
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