1980s Maps of Fernley, Nevada

Explore 10 historic maps of Fernley 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 Fernley'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.
  • 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 Fernley's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Fernley, NV maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Reno
    1980 Map of Reno
    1980 Reno
    1980 Print · USGS
    Reno and its high-desert surroundings appear in transition during the 1980s, balancing rapid urban expansion with its deep mining and ranching roots. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific line through Fernley or locate local landmarks like Mountain View Cem and the Ruth Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1985 Map of Hazen
    1985 Map of Hazen
    1985 Hazen
    1985 Print · USGS
    Churchill County during the mid-eighties was a landscape of stark desert basins and vital rail infrastructure centered on the small siding of Hazen. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the region through the Southern Pacific line, the Truckee Canal, and numerous prospects and mines.

  3. 1985 Map of Eagle Rock
    1985 Map of Eagle Rock
    1985 Eagle Rock
    1985 Print · USGS
    The arduous path of the California Emigrant Trail through the West’s most daunting terrain is preserved in this mid-eighties survey. Historians can trace the locations of the Eagle Salt Works (Site) and Leete (Site) along the edge of the Fernley Sink.

  4. 1985 Map of Two Tips
    1985 Map of Two Tips
    1985 Two Tips
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Nevada at the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by pioneer history and modern conservation. Researchers can trace the path of the California Trail as it crosses the Fortymile Desert toward the Fernley Sink.

  5. 1985 Map of Stockton Well
    1985 Map of Stockton Well
    1985 Stockton Well
    1985 Print · USGS
    Silver Springs and Churchill Valley emerge in the mid-eighties as an intersection of desert mining history and rural growth. Trace the historic Emigrant Trail past the Tapaloosa (Mining District) or locate family plots at Desert Memorial Gardens.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1985 Map of Fernley East
    1985 Map of Fernley East
    1985 Fernley East
    1985 Print · USGS
    Lyon County at the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by historic western migration routes and modern irrigation. Trace the path of the Emigrant Trail alongside the infrastructure of the Truckee Canal and the Southern Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1985 Map of Silver Springs North
    1985 Map of Silver Springs North
    1985 Silver Springs North
    1985 Print · USGS
    Silver Springs and the Lahontan Reservoir shoreline are captured in the mid-1980s, documenting a landscape where pioneer trails meet modern recreation. You can trace the California Emigrant Trail near Hawes Station and find historic rail sidings like Appian Siding.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Lahontan Dam
    1985 Map of Lahontan Dam
    1985 Lahontan Dam
    1985 Print · USGS
    Lahontan Reservoir in the 1980s served as a vital water hub where the high desert meets the Carson River. Trace the engineering of the Lahontan Dam and the industrial footprint of the Southern Pacific railroad and early prospects.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1985 Map of Wadsworth
    1985 Map of Wadsworth
    1985 Wadsworth
    1985 Print · USGS
    The community of Wadsworth and the Truckee River corridor are captured in the mid-1980s, marking the edge of the Fortymile Desert. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line, two cemeteries, and the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation Boundary.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1985 Map of Fernley West
    1985 Map of Fernley West
    1985 Fernley West
    1985 Print · USGS
    Near the intersection of Lyon, Washoe, and Storey counties in the mid-1980s, the river and rail lines converge to shape local industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Fernley and the industrial infrastructure surrounding the Truckee River and its Diversion Dam.
    2 unique versions available

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