Old Maps of Yerington, Nevada for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Yerington with 35 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 Yerington has changed over the decades.


Yerington, NV maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Wabuska
    1891 Map of Wabuska
    1891 Wabuska
    1891 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada’s high desert comes into focus in the 1890s, centering on the vital rail connection at Wabuska. Researchers can trace the early layout of Mason Valley and locate vanished station stops and landmarks like Stockton Well and Clifton.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 1894 Map of Wabuska
    1894 Map of Wabuska
    1894 Wabuska
    1894 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada at the close of the century shows a landscape of rail-connected outposts and river-fed valleys. Researchers can trace the early tracks of the Colorado River Railroad as it passes through Wabuska and the Walker Lake Indian Reservation.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 1957 Map of Wabuska, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Wabuska, 1958 Print
    1957 Wabuska
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mason Valley in the late fifties was a landscape of ranching and industry where the railroad met the edge of the desert. Researchers can trace the layout of the Southern Pacific through Wabuska, identify the Thompson Smelter (Site), and locate family landmarks like Campbell Lane.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1957 Map of Yerington, 1959 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1957 Map of Reno, 1963 Print
    1957 Map of Reno, 1963 Print
    1957 Reno
    1963 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada in the early sixties is a land of sprawling desert sinks and rising mountain ranges. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network connecting Reno, the mining legacy of Rawhide Mine, and the boundaries of the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1959 Map of Reno
    1959 Map of Reno
    1959 Reno
    1959 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada in the late fifties was a land of expanding military airbases and high-desert irrigation projects. You can trace the lineage of the Comstock era through Carson City, locate the Pony Express Monument, or study the rail networks of the Southern Pacific RR.

  11. 1960 Map of Reno
    1960 Map of Reno
    1960 Reno
    1960 Print · USGS
    The high desert of western Nevada comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Reno-Tahoe region. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Southern Pacific RR and locate remote outposts such as Olinghouse, Nixon, and the Olinghouse Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 1986 Map of Yerington NE, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Yerington NE, 1987 Print
    1986 Yerington NE
    1987 Print · USGS
    Lyon County and the mineral-rich slopes of the Wassuk Range appear here in the mid-1980s during a period of active geological exploration. Researchers can trace historic mining operations at the Blue Jay Mine, locate a local Landing Strip, and survey the topography of Pumpkin Hollow.

  17. 1986 Map of Yerington, 1987 Print
    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.

  18. 1987 Map of Mason Butte
    1987 Map of Mason Butte
    1987 Mason Butte
    1987 Print · USGS
    Lyon County in the late eighties reveals a landscape of deep mining history and intensive irrigation. Researchers can trace land use from the Yerington Indian Reservation to the workings of the Stair Mine and Guild Placer Mines.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1987 Map of Hinkson Slough, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Hinkson Slough, 1988 Print
    1987 Hinkson Slough
    1988 Print · USGS
    Mason Valley in the 1980s reveals a desert landscape transformed by intricate water management and wildlife conservation efforts. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific rail line and locate vital irrigation works like the Nichols-Merritt Ditch near the Walker River.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 2011 Map of Hinkson Slough, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hinkson Slough, 2011 Print
    2011 Hinkson Slough
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Yerington, including Lyon County, United States, and other nearby areas

  21. 2011 Map of Mason Butte, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Mason Butte, 2011 Print
    2011 Mason Butte
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Yerington, including Greenville, Lyon County, and other nearby areas

  22. 2012 Map of Yerington, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Yerington, 2012 Print
    2012 Yerington
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Yerington, including Nordyke, Mason, and other nearby areas

  23. 2012 Map of Yerington NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Yerington NE, 2012 Print
    2012 Yerington NE
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Yerington, including Lyon County, Mineral County, and other nearby areas

  24. 2014 Map of Yerington, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Yerington, 2014 Print
    2014 Yerington
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Yerington, including Nordyke, Mason, and other nearby areas

  25. 2014 Map of Yerington NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Yerington NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Yerington NE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Yerington, including Lyon County, Mineral County, and other nearby areas

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