Old Maps of Weed Heights, Nevada for Academic Research

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 1957 Map of Yerington, 1959 Print

    

    1957 Yerington

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Mason Valley and Smith Valley region thrived on a mix of river-fed agriculture and copper mining in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Nevada Copper Belt Railroad and locate family landmarks like Sanders School or the Yerington Cemetery.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 1986 Map of Yerington, 1987 Print

    

    1986 Yerington

    1987 Print · USGS

    Yerington and the Mason Valley are shown in the mid-1980s, where heavy industry meets the high desert. Researchers can trace the massive operations at the Yerington Mine and Weed Heights, or locate smaller sites like the Bluestone Mine and Nordyke.

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28. 2012 Map of Yerington, 2012 Print

    

    2012 Yerington

    2012 Print · USGS

    Covers Weed Heights, including Yerington, Nordyke, and other nearby areas

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31. 2014 Map of Yerington, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Yerington

    2014 Print · USGS

    Covers Weed Heights, including Yerington, Nordyke, and other nearby areas

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34. 2018 Map of Yerington, 2018 Print

    

    2018 Yerington

    2018 Print · USGS

    Covers Weed Heights, including Yerington, Nordyke, and other nearby areas

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37. 2021 Map of Yerington, 2021 Print

    

    2021 Yerington

    2021 Print · USGS

    Lyon County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape where high desert peaks meet the irrigated greenery of the Mason Valley. Researchers can trace the water systems of the Walker River or locate family sites near Weed Heights, Mason, and the Yerington Cem.

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