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1980s Maps of Nye County, Nevada

Explore 207 historic maps of Nye County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Nye County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Nye County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Nye County, NV maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Arc Dome
    1980 Map of Arc Dome
    1980 Arc Dome
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Toiyabe Range high country is captured here in the late 1970s, showcasing a wilderness of deep canyons and prominent summits. Researchers can trace the Pack Trail network past the Upper Corral, the Reese River headwaters, and several remote Prospects.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1980 Map of Cole Spring
    1980 Map of Cole Spring
    1980 Cole Spring
    1980 Print · USGS
    Esmeralda and Nye counties meet at the high-desert spring and rugged mountain ridges documented here in the early eighties. Researchers can locate remote mineral prospects, a quarry, and the vital water source at Cole Spring along the edge of the Cirac Valley.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1980 Map of Cloverdale Ranch
    1980 Map of Cloverdale Ranch
    1980 Cloverdale Ranch
    1980 Print · USGS
    Nye County ranching and mining interests come into focus in this late twentieth-century survey of the high-desert borderlands. Researchers can trace the layout of the Cloverdale Ranch and locate historical mining sites like the Orizaba Mine and Prospect.
  10. 1980 Map of Outlaw Springs SE
    1980 Map of Outlaw Springs SE
    1980 Outlaw Springs SE
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Nevada desert landscape at the border of Nye and Esmeralda counties is revealed in this 1980 survey of the mining districts east of Cirac Valley. Researchers can trace old prospecting sites like USMM Big Smoky, locate unnamed Ruins, and follow a network of Jeep Trails through the hills.
  13. 1980 Map of Outlaw Springs NE
    1980 Map of Outlaw Springs NE
    1980 Outlaw Springs NE
    1980 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Nye and Esmeralda counties is captured here in the 1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by mineral exploration and arid basins. Researchers can trace the network of Jeep Trails connecting remote Mines, Prospects, and exploratory Drill Holes throughout the Royston Hills.
  16. 1980 Map of Mount Annie
    1980 Map of Mount Annie
    1980 Mount Annie
    1980 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Mineral and Nye Counties is shown here in the 1980s, highlighting the geothermal features and remote basins of the Nevada interior. Researchers can trace land use through isolated Prospects, water sources like Hot Well, and landmarks including Mount Annie.
  19. 1980 Map of Black Spring NW
    1980 Map of Black Spring NW
    1980 Black Spring NW
    1980 Print · USGS
    Ione Valley and the Shoshone Mountains are captured in the late 1970s, revealing the remote geography of Nye County. Researchers can trace high-desert watercourses like Ione Wash and Cottonwood Creek or explore the rugged trails leading into Toiyabe National Forest.
  22. 1980 Map of Secret Basin
    1980 Map of Secret Basin
    1980 Secret Basin
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Toiyabe Range in the late twentieth century reveals a landscape of high-elevation basins and essential water sources. Genealogists and researchers can trace old routes and mining Prospects near Secret Basin, Mississippi Springs, and Rainier Mountain.
  25. 1980 Map of Farrington Canyon
    1980 Map of Farrington Canyon
    1980 Farrington Canyon
    1980 Print · USGS
    Nye County ranching and mountain landscapes are captured here during the late 1970s. Researchers can locate the Farrington Ranch and trace vital water sources like Barney Meadows Spring and Cloverdale Creek.
  28. 1980 Map of Black Spring
    1980 Map of Black Spring
    1980 Black Spring
    1980 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Nye and Mineral Counties is revealed in the late seventies as a land of expansive basins and hidden springs. Researchers can trace the paths of Ione Wash or locate remote sites like Black Spring and a lonely Prospect near the Royston Hills.
  31. 1980 Map of Mount Ardivey
    1980 Map of Mount Ardivey
    1980 Mount Ardivey
    1980 Print · USGS
    Nye County's high-elevation mining district and forest boundary are captured here in the late seventies and early eighties. Researchers can trace the remnants of old camps at Golden (Ruins) and locate mineral workings such as the Golden King Mine and various Prospects.
  34. 1980 Map of Mount Annie NE
    1980 Map of Mount Annie NE
    1980 Mount Annie NE
    1980 Print · USGS
    Nye County in the late seventies and early eighties shows a landscape of high desert exploration and rugged transit. Researchers can trace the path of a Pipeline across Gabbs Valley or locate mineral interests at Prospect sites.
  37. 1980 Map of Peavine Ranch
    1980 Map of Peavine Ranch
    1980 Peavine Ranch
    1980 Print · USGS
    Nye County ranching and forest land come into focus during the late seventies as the high peaks give way to the valley floor. Trace the locations of Peavine Ranch and its corrals, old prospects, and vital water sources like Mustang Spring.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1980 Map of Toms Canyon
    1980 Map of Toms Canyon
    1980 Toms Canyon
    1980 Print · USGS
    Nye County's high-elevation backcountry is captured here during the late 1970s, showcasing the intricate drainage systems of the Toiyabe Range. Researchers can trace old routes like the Pack Trail to historic sites such as the Wall Canyon Mine and Keough Spring.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1980 Map of Bakeoven Creek
    1980 Map of Bakeoven Creek
    1980 Bakeoven Creek
    1980 Print · USGS
    Nye County in the 1980s reveals a high-desert landscape defined by the Toiyabe Range and the Yomba Indian Res. Researchers can trace remote routes and isolated structures including the Stone Cabin, Potosi Cabin, and seasonal drainages like Bakeoven Creek.
  46. 1980 Map of Granny Goose Well
    1980 Map of Granny Goose Well
    1980 Granny Goose Well
    1980 Print · USGS
    Stewart Valley and the Nye-Mineral county line appear here as they were in the late 1970s. Researchers can locate the historical Antone Station (Site), trace remote water sources like Granny Goose Well, and find old desert workings near Indian Well.
  49. 1980 Map of Duckwater, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Duckwater, 1981 Print
    1980 Duckwater
    1981 Print · USGS
    Nye County and White Pine County are shown here in the early eighties as a landscape of isolated valleys and high mountain ranges. Genealogists and researchers can trace remote settlements like Duckwater, locate the Gold Point Mine, or find the unique Meteorite Crater.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1982 Map of Wilson Creek Range
    1982 Map of Wilson Creek Range
    1982 Wilson Creek Range
    1982 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County mining districts and high-desert basins are captured here in the early eighties as the region balanced mineral production with early conservation. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites like the Atlanta Mine and Bristol Silver Mine or locate remote landmarks such as The Hermitage.
  55. 1984 Map of Point of Rocks
    1984 Map of Point of Rocks
    1984 Point of Rocks
    1984 Print · USGS
    Southern Nevada in the mid-eighties was a landscape defined by military research and the high desert of the Nevada Test Site. Genealogists and researchers can locate specific infrastructure like Army Well No 1, the State Historical Mon #165, and numerous Prospects throughout the Specter Range.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1984 Map of Skeleton Hills
    1984 Map of Skeleton Hills
    1984 Skeleton Hills
    1984 Print · USGS
    Nye County's arid interior is captured here in the early eighties as mining and utility expansion left their mark on the Amargosa Desert. Researchers can trace the old Railroad Grade and locate numerous Prospects tucked into the Skeleton Hills.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1984 Map of Sixmile Spring
    1984 Map of Sixmile Spring
    1984 Sixmile Spring
    1984 Print · USGS
    Pahrump and the surrounding high desert are shown here in the mid-eighties as residential development began to reshape the valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the early street grid and find markers like the Von Schmidt Line and Sixmile Spring.
  64. 1984 Map of Niavi Wash
    1984 Map of Niavi Wash
    1984 Niavi Wash
    1984 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of the Spring Mountains meets the desert floor in the early eighties, just as it crosses the Clark and Nye County line. Researchers can locate the boundary of the Nevada Test Site and trace infrastructure like Highway 95 and several scattered Borrow Pits.
  67. 1984 Map of Pahrump NE
    1984 Map of Pahrump NE
    1984 Pahrump NE
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high desert canyons of the Spring Mountains are captured in the mid-1980s, documenting a landscape of steep drainages and primitive roads. Trace the paths of Lee Canyon, Carpenter Canyon, and the utility corridor for the Wooden Power Transmission Line.
  70. 1984 Map of Horse Springs
    1984 Map of Horse Springs
    1984 Horse Springs
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high desert border between Nye and Clark Counties comes into focus in this early 1980s record of the basin-and-range landscape. Researchers can trace the winding Wheeler Pass Road and locate critical water sources like Santa Cruz Spring and Horse Springs.
  73. 1984 Map of Stewart Valley
    1984 Map of Stewart Valley
    1984 Stewart Valley
    1984 Print · USGS
    The California-Nevada borderlands are mapped here in the early eighties as a rugged corridor of mining and early surveying. Trace historical boundaries along the Von Schmidt Line (1873) or locate desert work sites like the Shaw Mine and Gravel Pit.
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