Historical Maps of Washoe County, Nevada

What stories do these 496 old maps tell about Washoe County's past? From 1886 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Washoe County's history through maps:

  • Trace Washoe County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Washoe County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Washoe County, NV maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Alturas
    1886 Map of Alturas
    1886 Alturas
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Alturas, Cedarville, and other nearby areas

  2. 1886 Map of Granite Range
    1886 Map of Granite Range
    1886 Granite Range
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Gerlach, Empire, and other nearby areas

  3. 1889 Map of Long Valley
    1889 Map of Long Valley
    1889 Long Valley
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Chinatown, Swedes Place, and other nearby areas

  4. 1890 Map of Wadsworth, 1954 Print
    1890 Map of Wadsworth, 1954 Print
    1890 Wadsworth
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Fernley, Wadsworth, and other nearby areas

  5. 1890 Map of Sierraville, 1955 Print
    1890 Map of Sierraville, 1955 Print
    1890 Sierraville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Reno, Portola, and other nearby areas

  6. 1891 Map of Carson
    1891 Map of Carson
    1891 Carson
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Reno, Carson City, and other nearby areas

  7. 1891 Map of Truckee
    1891 Map of Truckee
    1891 Truckee
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Reno, Truckee, and other nearby areas

  8. 1891 Map of Reno
    1891 Map of Reno
    1891 Reno
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Reno, Sparks, and other nearby areas

  9. 1892 Map of Wadsworth
    1892 Map of Wadsworth
    1892 Wadsworth
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Fernley, Wadsworth, and other nearby areas

  10. 1892 Map of Sierraville
    1892 Map of Sierraville
    1892 Sierraville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Reno, Portola, and other nearby areas

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