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1970s Maps of Lyon County, Nevada

Explore 4 historic maps of Lyon County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Lyon County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, 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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Lyon County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Lyon County, NV maps

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  1. 1974 Map of Virginia City, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Virginia City, 1977 Print
    1974 Virginia City
    1977 Print · USGS
    Virginia City and the Comstock region are seen from above in the mid-1970s, revealing the dense settlement patterns and the mining-scarred landscape. Trace historic drainages like Gold Canyon or examine the rugged layout of the Virginia Range.
  4. 1974 Map of New Empire, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of New Empire, 1977 Print
    1974 New Empire
    1977 Print · USGS
    Carson City and the adjacent industrial site of New Empire are shown in detail through mid-1970s aerial photography. Trace the city’s expansion into Eagle Valley and follow the natural curves of the Carson River as it winds toward the foothills.
  7. 1979 Map of Fallon, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Fallon, 1980 Print
    1979 Fallon
    1980 Print · USGS
    In the Great Basin during the late seventies, the agricultural life of the Lahontan Valley meets a sprawling landscape of naval reservations and desert ranges. Genealogists and researchers can locate remote outposts like Frenchman, industrial sites at the Summit King Mine, and the historic Southern Pacific rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1979 Map of Carson City, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Carson City, 1980 Print
    1979 Carson City
    1980 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada in the late seventies reveals a landscape of historic mining districts and expanding mountain communities. Researchers can trace the Comstock Lode through Virginia City, locate the Stewart Indian School, or explore the shores of Lake Tahoe near Incline Village.
    2 unique versions available
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