1980s Maps of Pershing County, Nevada

Explore 88 historic maps of Pershing 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.

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Pershing County, NV maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Dry Mountain NW
    1980 Map of Dry Mountain NW
    1980 Dry Mountain NW
    1980 Print · USGS
    The high country of Pershing County is captured here in the late 1970s, where the mountain peaks meet the desert floor. Map collectors and historians can trace the Western Pacific rail line or locate the remote Arcturus Mine and the Flowing Wells at the edge of the Black Rock Desert.

  2. 1980 Map of Black Rock Point West
    1980 Map of Black Rock Point West
    1980 Black Rock Point West
    1980 Print · USGS
    Pershing and Humboldt Counties are captured in the late seventies and early eighties, showing the stark expanse of the Black Rock Desert. Researchers can trace the path of the Quinn River and locate geothermal landmarks like Black Rock Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1980 Map of Eagle Rock Spring
    1980 Map of Eagle Rock Spring
    1980 Eagle Rock Spring
    1980 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Pershing County was a landscape of volcanic plateaus and remote outposts in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the movement of livestock and miners through reliable water sources like Eagle Rock Spring and the southern Prospect near The Lava Beds.

  4. 1980 Map of Trego Hot Spring
    1980 Map of Trego Hot Spring
    1980 Trego Hot Spring
    1980 Print · USGS
    Pershing County in the late 1970s reveals a landscape where the iron rail meets the alkali flat. Researchers can trace the Western Pacific line past Trego Hot Springs or locate mineral Prospects on the slopes of Pahsupp Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1980 Map of Dry Mountain
    1980 Map of Dry Mountain
    1980 Dry Mountain
    1980 Print · USGS
    Pershing County's high desert terrain is captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by seasonal water and primitive roads. Researchers can trace the elevation changes of Dry Mountain and locate isolated water sources like Garrett Spring or Wet Weather Spring.

  6. 1980 Map of Hualapai Flat North
    1980 Map of Hualapai Flat North
    1980 Hualapai Flat North
    1980 Print · USGS
    High desert ranching and aviation infrastructure define this Nevada landscape during the late 1970s. Trace remote sites like Iverson Ranch, find several prospects, and locate the Landing Field and Landing Strip used to navigate the Hualapai Flat.

  7. 1980 Map of Tenmile
    1980 Map of Tenmile
    1980 Tenmile
    1980 Print · USGS
    Pershing County's high desert was a landscape of remote ranching and natural springs in the mid-1970s. Trace the paths of early travelers and ranchers through the Selenite Range and locate vital water sources like Antelope Spring and Mud Spring.

  8. 1980 Map of Mormon Dan Peak
    1980 Map of Mormon Dan Peak
    1980 Mormon Dan Peak
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Nevada high desert in the mid-1970s reveals a landscape defined by the Calico Hills and the edge of the Black Rock Desert. Trace remote water sources like Mormon Dan Spring, Whiskey Spring, and a Flowing Well.

  9. 1980 Map of Reno
    1980 Map of Reno
    1980 Reno
    1980 Print · USGS
    Reno and its high-desert surroundings appear in transition during the 1980s, balancing rapid urban expansion with its deep mining and ranching roots. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific line through Fernley or locate local landmarks like Mountain View Cem and the Ruth Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1980 Map of Trego, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Trego, 1981 Print
    1980 Trego
    1981 Print · USGS
    Pershing County's high-desert basins and isolated mining prospects are captured here during the late 1970s. Trace the path of the Western Pacific railroad to the stop at Trego, and locate desert water sources like Lost Spr and the Cassidy Mine.

  11. 1980 Map of Hualapai Flat South, 1984 Print
    1980 Map of Hualapai Flat South, 1984 Print
    1980 Hualapai Flat South
    1984 Print · USGS
    Washoe and Pershing counties in the mid-1970s reveal a landscape of isolated desert ranching and unique geothermal features. Genealogists and desert historians can locate Fly Ranch, the geothermal landmark of The Geyser, and a solitary Grave near the Hualapai Flat.

  12. 1981 Map of Bluewing Flat South
    1981 Map of Bluewing Flat South
    1981 Bluewing Flat South
    1981 Print · USGS
    Pershing County's high-desert terrain is captured in the early eighties as the vast Bluewing Flat meets the valley floor. Study the seasonal drainage of Sage Hen Wash and the remote placement of a lone Water Tank in this arid landscape.

  13. 1981 Map of Sheep Spring
    1981 Map of Sheep Spring
    1981 Sheep Spring
    1981 Print · USGS
    Pershing County's arid high-desert landscape is captured in the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of mining and water resources. Researchers can pinpoint the location of the Garrett Mine and trace the seasonal path of Lava Beds Creek toward Sheep Spring.

  14. 1981 Map of Black Rock Point East
    1981 Map of Black Rock Point East
    1981 Black Rock Point East
    1981 Print · USGS
    The arid landscape on the border of Humboldt and Pershing counties is captured here in the early 1980s. Researchers can trace the path of the Quinn River as it enters the Black Rock Desert near Black Rock Point.

  15. 1981 Map of Twin Buttes Well
    1981 Map of Twin Buttes Well
    1981 Twin Buttes Well
    1981 Print · USGS
    Pershing County in the early 1980s reveals a quiet landscape of mining and desert water sources. Trace the history of mineral extraction at the Colorado Placer Mine or locate the vital Twin Buttes Well in the Kumiva Valley.

  16. 1981 Map of Tunnel Spring
    1981 Map of Tunnel Spring
    1981 Tunnel Spring
    1981 Print · USGS
    In the high desert of Pershing County in the early 1980s, this area shows a landscape defined by isolated water sources and ridges. Researchers can trace the network of 4WD tracks connecting Tunnel Spring, Upper Stonehouse Spring, and Sage Hen Wash.

  17. 1981 Map of Gerlach
    1981 Map of Gerlach
    1981 Gerlach
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high desert of northwestern Nevada and eastern California is mapped here during the early eighties, centered on the vital rail and mining hub of Gerlach. Researchers can trace the Western Pacific corridor through Trego and locate remote operations like the Arcturus Mine and the gypsum works at Empire.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1981 Map of Rabbithole NE
    1981 Map of Rabbithole NE
    1981 Rabbithole NE
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high desert of northwestern Nevada is documented here in the early eighties, showing where the Quinn River meets the expanse of the Black Rock Desert. Researchers can trace the seasonal paths of Granite Spring Wash and Rabbithole Creek across the county line.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1981 Map of Sawtooth Knob
    1981 Map of Sawtooth Knob
    1981 Sawtooth Knob
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Pershing and Humboldt Counties is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape defined by mining and mineral exploration. Researchers can trace historic extraction sites through the Antelope Range, locating remote spots like Railroad Spring and Rosebud Canyon.

  20. 1981 Map of Bluewing Flat North
    1981 Map of Bluewing Flat North
    1981 Bluewing Flat North
    1981 Print · USGS
    In the high desert of Pershing County during the early eighties, this survey captures the transition from rugged peaks to alkali basins. Researchers and explorers can trace the remote terrain of the Bluewing Mountains or locate a lonely prospect near Bluewing Flat.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1981 Map of Dead Horse Canyon
    1981 Map of Dead Horse Canyon
    1981 Dead Horse Canyon
    1981 Print · USGS
    Pershing County's mining and desert landscape is documented here in the early 1980s, centered on the southern end of the Black Rock Desert region. You can locate remote operations like the Windy Hill Mine and follow 4WD tracks to Elephant Head Rock or Dead Horse Spring.

  22. 1981 Map of Dead Horse Canyon NE
    1981 Map of Dead Horse Canyon NE
    1981 Dead Horse Canyon NE
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Pershing County is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a remote landscape defined by seasonal water and mining potential. Researchers can trace primitive 4WD tracks to a lonely Prospect or locate vital water sources like Granite Spring Wash Well.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1981 Map of Ragged Top Mtn, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Ragged Top Mtn, 1982 Print
    1981 Ragged Top Mtn
    1982 Print · USGS
    Pershing County's desert mining landscape is frozen in time during the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of industrial work and the high desert. Researchers can locate the Ragged Top Mine and trace the long Pipeline running through Granite Springs Valley.

  24. 1981 Map of Seven Troughs, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Seven Troughs, 1982 Print
    1981 Seven Troughs
    1982 Print · USGS
    Pershing County's high desert mining history is preserved here in the early 1980s, documenting the remote sites of a former gold rush. Researchers can locate the ruins of Mazuma, trace the canyon roads to the Portland Mine, and find the Cem at Tunnel Camp.

  25. 1981 Map of Sage Hen Spring, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Sage Hen Spring, 1982 Print
    1981 Sage Hen Spring
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Nevada high desert in the early eighties reveals a landscape of mineral exploration and remote water sources. Trace the remnants of the Nightingale (Site) and find the locations of the Nightingale Mine and Sage Hen Spring.

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