Old Maps of Hawthorne, Nevada for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Hawthorne with 20 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 Hawthorne has changed over the decades.


Hawthorne, NV maps

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  1. 1909 Map of Hawthorne, 1955 Print
    1909 Map of Hawthorne, 1955 Print
    1909 Hawthorne
    1955 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada and the California borderlands are captured here during the height of the early mining era. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-depot life and remote outposts from Hawthorne to Belleville, including vanished sites like Oro City and Buckley Camp.

  2. 1911 Map of Hawthorne
    1911 Map of Hawthorne
    1911 Hawthorne
    1911 Print · USGS
    Early Nevada mining and rail history come alive in this survey of the Walker Lake region during the era of steam and silver. Researchers can trace the routes of the Southern Pacific System and locate the sites of Lucky Boy, Marietta, and Belleville.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1915 Map of Hawthorne, 1951 Print
    1915 Map of Hawthorne, 1951 Print
    1915 Hawthorne
    1951 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada at the turn of the century shows a landscape dominated by mining outposts and the reaching arms of the Southern Pacific System. Genealogists can trace early residents to sites like Candelaria, Sodaville, and Mina or locate vanished camps such as Buckley Camp.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  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. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 1985 Map of Walker Lake
    1985 Map of Walker Lake
    1985 Walker Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mineral County in the mid-1980s reveals a unique landscape of military expansion and high-desert settlement. Researchers can trace the massive Hawthorne Ammunition Depot, find old mining sites like the Rita Mine, and locate the Southern Pacific rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1987 Map of Hawthorne East
    1987 Map of Hawthorne East
    1987 Hawthorne East
    1987 Print · USGS
    Mineral County in the late 1980s reveals a unique landscape of military logistics and high-desert mining. Researchers can trace the massive grid of the Hawthorne Army Ammunition Plant and find remote workings like the Dover Mine or the rail junction at Thorne.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1987 Map of Hawthorne West
    1987 Map of Hawthorne West
    1987 Hawthorne West
    1987 Print · USGS
    Near the shore of Walker Lake in the late 1980s, this Nevada landscape is defined by its massive military and aeronautical presence. Genealogists and historians can trace the layout of Babbitt, the local Cem, and the Hawthorne Municipal Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2011 Map of Hawthorne West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hawthorne West, 2011 Print
    2011 Hawthorne West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Hawthorne and the high desert of Mineral County appear here during the early twenty-first century as centers of military and civil logistics. Researchers can trace local development through landmarks like the Babbitt Branch Post Office and the Hawthorne Municipal Airport.

  13. 2011 Map of Hawthorne East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hawthorne East, 2011 Print
    2011 Hawthorne East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Hawthorne and its surroundings are captured here in the early 2010s, revealing the town's grid and nearby infrastructure. Local researchers can trace the roads around Hawthorne Municipal Airport or locate the settlement of Thorne and the Hawthorne Speedway.

  14. 2014 Map of Hawthorne West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hawthorne West, 2014 Print
    2014 Hawthorne West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Mineral County reveals its industrial and residential character in the early twenty-first century, spanning from the mountain peaks to the lake shore. Researchers can trace the layout of the Schweer Housing Area and Babbitt, or locate landmarks like the Hawthorne Industrial Airport.

  15. 2014 Map of Hawthorne East, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hawthorne East, 2014 Print
    2014 Hawthorne East
    2014 Print · USGS
    Thorne and the outskirts of Hawthorne are documented here in the early twenty-first century as centers of high-desert logistics. Researchers can trace the industrial road network and landmarks like Hawthorne Industrial Airport and the Garfield Hills.

  16. 2018 Map of Hawthorne West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hawthorne West, 2018 Print
    2018 Hawthorne West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Mineral County's desert landscape and military-industrial hubs are captured here during the late 2010s. Researchers can trace the layout of Hawthorne and Babbitt, locate the Hawthorne Cem, and explore the rugged canyons of the Wassuk Range.

  17. 2018 Map of Hawthorne East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hawthorne East, 2018 Print
    2018 Hawthorne East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Mineral County in the late 2010s reveals a unique landscape of industrial grids and high-desert terrain near Thorne. Genealogists and local historians can trace the outskirts of town from Hawthorne Cem to the wide reaches of Garfield Hills.

  18. 2021 Map of Hawthorne West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Hawthorne West, 2021 Print
    2021 Hawthorne West
    2021 Print · USGS
    Hawthorne and Babbitt are shown in great detail during the early 2020s, revealing the town's industrial and civic footprint at the foot of the Wassuk Range. Researchers can locate the Mineral County Courthouse, trace the grid of Babbitt, and find the Hawthorne Cem.

  19. 2021 Map of Hawthorne East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Hawthorne East, 2021 Print
    2021 Hawthorne East
    2021 Print · USGS
    Mineral County reveals its industrial and desert landscape in this recent survey of the area east of Hawthorne. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community's layout through the Hawthorne Cem, the settlement at Thorne, and the PO.

  20. 2023 Map of Hawthorne West, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Hawthorne West, 2023 Print
    2023 Hawthorne West
    2023 Print · USGS
    The community of Hawthorne and the HAWTHORNE ARMY DEPOT are shown at the edge of the Wassuk Range in this modern survey. Researchers can trace the grid of Babbitt, locate the Hawthorne Cem, and study the desert terrain around Walker Lake.

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