1950s Maps of Mineral County, Nevada

Explore 18 historic maps of Mineral County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Mineral County, NV maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Allen Springs, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Allen Springs, 1953 Print
    1951 Allen Springs
    1953 Print · USGS
    Churchill and Mineral counties at the start of the 1950s reveal a landscape of mining claims and remote outposts. Researchers can trace early mineral works at Pyramid Mine and locate ephemeral desert water at Allen Springs or Lee Hot Springs.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Weber Reservoir, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Weber Reservoir, 1953 Print
    1951 Weber Reservoir
    1953 Print · USGS
    Lyon and Churchill Counties appear in the early fifties as a landscape of essential water management and mountain transit. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line, mining prospects in the Terrill Mts, and the construction of the Weber Dam.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Powell Mtn, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Powell Mtn, 1957 Print
    1955 Powell Mtn
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mining history and military boundaries define the Garfield Hills during the mid-fifties. Researchers can locate the Lucky Boy Mine and Lucky Boy site near Lucky Boy Pass or trace the Naval Ammunition Depot Reservation border.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Hawthorne, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Hawthorne, 1957 Print
    1955 Hawthorne
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hawthorne and the shores of Walker Lake are captured here during the mid-fifties, when the town was a vital rail and military center. Researchers can trace the layout of the Naval Ammunition Depot, locate the Mineral Co High Sch, and follow the Southern Pacific tracks through Thorne.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Millett, 1963 Print
    1955 Map of Millett, 1963 Print
    1955 Millett
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central Nevada in the mid-fifties is a landscape of high-desert basins and remote outposts. Researchers can trace historic ranching sites like Petersons Mill and Grass Valley Ranch or locate the McCoy Mining Camp.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Mt. Grant, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mt. Grant, 1957 Print
    1956 Mt. Grant
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Wassuk Range and the western shores of Walker Lake are captured here in the mid-1950s. Local researchers can trace family ranching sites like the Flying M Ranch, the East Walker School, and various mining Prospects along the high peaks.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Aurora, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Aurora, 1957 Print
    1956 Aurora
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-California borderlands are documented here in the mid-fifties, capturing the remnant mining hubs and high desert ranches of the era. Genealogists and historians can trace the Aurora townsite, the Cresco Mine, and local landmarks like Lucky Boy Pass.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Tonopah, 1974 Print
    1956 Map of Tonopah, 1974 Print
    1956 Tonopah
    1974 Print · USGS
    Central Nevada in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by mining and military footprints. Trace old silver districts near Tonopah and Manhattan, or locate early industrial sites like the Borax works at Columbus Salt Marsh.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 1957 Map of Mariposa, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Mariposa, 1966 Print
    1957 Mariposa
    1966 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Owens Valley appear in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of conservation, hydroelectric power, and mountain industry. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Yosemite Cemetery, the remote Kinsley Station, and the Pine Creek Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1958 Map of Trench Canyon, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Trench Canyon, 1959 Print
    1958 Trench Canyon
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Mono County and the Nevada borderlands come alive in this late fifties survey of the area north of Mono Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate mining-era sites such as the Syndicate Mill (Site) and Mark Twain Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1958 Map of Huntoon Valley, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Huntoon Valley, 1959 Print
    1958 Huntoon Valley
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high-desert borderlands of Mineral County are captured in the late fifties as a landscape of remote trails and ancient history. Researchers can locate Petroglyphs near Huntoon Spring or trace the early surveyors' Von Schmidt Line.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1958 Map of Bridgeport, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Bridgeport, 1960 Print
    1958 Bridgeport
    1960 Print · USGS
    High Sierra ranching and mining legacy define the Bridgeport area in the late fifties, where the Walker River Reservoir meets the Toiyabe National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct settlements and mines like Masonic, the Chemung Mine, and Star City.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1959 Map of Tonopah
    1959 Map of Tonopah
    1959 Tonopah
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central Nevada in the late fifties is a landscape of high desert ranges and mining history. Trace the remnants of old boomtowns and industrial sites like Berlin, the Gold Hill Mill, and the Victory Tungsten Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 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.

  18. 1959 Map of Millett
    1959 Map of Millett
    1959 Millett
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high basins and ranges of central Nevada are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of remote cattle ranches and high-altitude mining. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like McLeod Ranch or locate the McCoy Mining Camp and the Austin Summit mountain pass.
    2 unique versions available

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