1980s Maps of Storey County, Nevada

Explore 8 historic maps of Storey 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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Storey County, NV maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Patrick
    1980 Map of Patrick
    1980 Patrick
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Truckee River canyon serves as a vital industrial artery in the early 1980s, where the high desert meets heavy utility. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river network through Patrick, locating the Tracy Powerplant, the 102 Ranch, and Old Lonesome.

  2. 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

  3. 1985 Map of Misfits Flat
    1985 Map of Misfits Flat
    1985 Misfits Flat
    1985 Print · USGS
    Lyon and Storey counties in the mid-1980s showcase a high-desert landscape shaped by historic migration and irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace the Emigrant Trail across the Misfits Flat and locate old settlement points like Desert Station.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1985 Map of Derby Dam
    1985 Map of Derby Dam
    1985 Derby Dam
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Truckee River corridor near the Washoe and Storey County line is shown here in the mid-1980s as a vital transportation and water-management hub. Researchers can trace the path of the Emigrant Trail or locate industrial sites like the Celatom Mine and the historic Derby Dam.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of Stockton Well
    1985 Map of Stockton Well
    1985 Stockton Well
    1985 Print · USGS
    Silver Springs and Churchill Valley emerge in the mid-eighties as an intersection of desert mining history and rural growth. Trace the historic Emigrant Trail past the Tapaloosa (Mining District) or locate family plots at Desert Memorial Gardens.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1985 Map of Martin Canyon
    1985 Map of Martin Canyon
    1985 Martin Canyon
    1985 Print · USGS
    Storey and Lyon counties reveal their mining legacy in the mid-eighties as the Virginia and Flowery ranges converge. Local historians can trace the foundations of the Ramsey settlement and locate scattered workings like the Gooseberry Mine and Ramsey Comstock Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1985 Map of Wadsworth
    1985 Map of Wadsworth
    1985 Wadsworth
    1985 Print · USGS
    The community of Wadsworth and the Truckee River corridor are captured in the mid-1980s, marking the edge of the Fortymile Desert. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line, two cemeteries, and the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation Boundary.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Fernley West
    1985 Map of Fernley West
    1985 Fernley West
    1985 Print · USGS
    Near the intersection of Lyon, Washoe, and Storey counties in the mid-1980s, the river and rail lines converge to shape local industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Fernley and the industrial infrastructure surrounding the Truckee River and its Diversion Dam.
    2 unique versions available

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