Old Maps of Smith Valley, Nevada for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Smith Valley with 13 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Smith Valley has changed over the decades.


Smith Valley, NV maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Wellington
    1891 Map of Wellington
    1891 Wellington
    1891 Print · USGS
    The high desert borderlands of Mono and Esmeralda counties come alive in the late nineteenth century as miners and ranchers navigate the eastern Sierra. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Pine Grove, Rockland, and the Ludwig Mine.

  2. 1893 Map of Wellington, 1899 Print
    1893 Map of Wellington, 1899 Print
    1893 Wellington
    1899 Print · USGS
    The high valleys of the California-Nevada border were a rugged frontier of mines and ranching in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Wellington, the remote Ludwig Mine, and the mountain camps of Pine Grove and Rockland.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Walker Lake
    1948 Map of Walker Lake
    1948 Walker Lake
    1948 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Nevada and the eastern Sierra Nevada are captured just after the war as mining and ranching shaped the local economy. Genealogists can trace family connections to centers like Hawthorne and Mina or locate the historic Rockland Mines and Aurora.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Walker Lake
    1957 Map of Walker Lake
    1957 Walker Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-California borderlands in the mid-1950s show a rugged network of mining camps and river-valley towns centered around Walker Lake. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line and locate historical sites like Bodie, Sodaville, and the Leviathan Sulphur Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Wellington
    1957 Map of Wellington
    1957 Wellington
    1957 Print · USGS
    Lyon County ranching and mining enter the mid-century era as the West Walker River sustains the growing settlements of Wellington and Smith. Researchers can trace irrigation networks, family holdings like Artesia Ranch, and numerous prospects including the Ludwig Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1962 Map of Walker Lake
    1962 Map of Walker Lake
    1962 Walker Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high desert of western Nevada and the Sierra Nevada crest meet in this mid-century study of the Eastern Sierra frontier. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail lines connecting Hawthorne to remote mining outposts like Bodie, Aurora, and Mina.

  7. 1964 Map of Walker Lake
    1964 Map of Walker Lake
    1964 Walker Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high desert and the Sierra Nevada peaks come together in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by mining, military installations, and vast wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace the remnants of old mining camps at Bodie or Candelaria and follow the Southern Pacific rail lines.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Smith Valley
    1985 Map of Smith Valley
    1985 Smith Valley
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-California borderlands are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the high-desert valleys and Sierra peaks. Trace the mining history at Leviathan Mine or explore the early communities of Minden, Wellington, and the Washoe Indian Res.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1986 Map of Smith, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Smith, 1987 Print
    1986 Smith
    1987 Print · USGS
    Smith Valley in the mid-1980s reveals a specialized agricultural landscape defined by the West Walker River and its complex irrigation network. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old RR Grade, locate the Hudson (Site), and find community landmarks like the Cem. and Landing Strip.

  10. 2012 Map of Smith, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Smith, 2012 Print
    2012 Smith
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Smith Valley, including Smith, Lyon County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2014 Map of Smith, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Smith, 2014 Print
    2014 Smith
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Smith Valley, including Smith, Lyon County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2018 Map of Smith, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Smith, 2018 Print
    2018 Smith
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Smith Valley, including Smith, Lyon County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2021 Map of Smith, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Smith, 2021 Print
    2021 Smith
    2021 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Lyon County are captured here in the twenty-first century, showing the enduring ranching layout of Smith Valley. Researchers can trace local genealogy and property lines near Wellington, Hillcrest Cem, and the West Walker River.

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