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1960s Maps of Washoe County, Nevada

Explore 60 historic maps of Washoe County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Washoe County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Washoe County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Washoe County, NV maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Reno
    1960 Map of Reno
    1960 Reno
    1960 Print · USGS
    The high desert of western Nevada comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Reno-Tahoe region. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Southern Pacific RR and locate remote outposts such as Olinghouse, Nixon, and the Olinghouse Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Chico
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Northern California high country and Sacramento Valley meet in this 1960s-era landscape of mining towns and river settlements. Trace the rail-and-water economy of the gold country through the Empire Mine, Beale Air Force Base, and the Western Pacific Railroad.
  7. 1960 Map of Virginia City, 1976 Print
    1960 Map of Virginia City, 1976 Print
    1960 Virginia City
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Comstock Lode is shown in detail at mid-century, mapping the industrial footprint of the silver mining boom. Genealogists and historians can locate mining infrastructure, the Sutro Tunnel, and settlements like Gold Hill, Silver City, and American Flat.
  10. 1962 Map of Alturas
    1962 Map of Alturas
    1962 Alturas
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Modoc and Siskiyou counties is shown in the early sixties as a hub of timber, rail, and agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side life via the Southern Pacific RR, the Tionesta PO, and the McArthur Grain Elevator.
  13. 1962 Map of Vya
    1962 Map of Vya
    1962 Vya
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Nevada and Oregon borderlands in the early sixties reveal a landscape of isolated ranching outposts and high-desert mining. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like the Denio Ranch or locate early mineral sites including the Mcadoo Mine and Iron King Mine.
  16. 1962 Map of Snake Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Snake Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Snake Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    Surprise Valley ranching and the Modoc National Forest meet on this 1960s survey along the California-Nevada state line. Researchers can trace historical water use and high-desert infrastructure through Bare Ranch, the Bare Ranch Airport, and Sworinger Reservoir.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1962 Map of Little Hat Mtn, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Little Hat Mtn, 1964 Print
    1962 Little Hat Mtn
    1964 Print · USGS
    Lassen County ranchlands and forest peaks meet at the California-Nevada border in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy homesteads like Old Marr Ranch and Old Millsap Ranch among the springs of Upper Tuledad Valley.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1963 Map of Eagleville, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Eagleville, 1965 Print
    1963 Eagleville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Surprise Valley in the early 1960s was a land of desert lakes and mountain springs at the edge of the California-Nevada border. Researchers can trace family sites at Eagleville and the Eagleville Cem or locate early water sources like Cambron Lake and Bare Ranch.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1964 Map of The Needle Rocks, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of The Needle Rocks, 1965 Print
    1964 The Needle Rocks
    1965 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Pyramid Lake are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by geothermal features and tribal lands. Researchers can locate the settlement of Zenobia along the Southern Pacific tracks and trace the unique shoreline at The Needle Rocks.
  28. 1964 Map of Tohakum Peak NE, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Tohakum Peak NE, 1965 Print
    1964 Tohakum Peak NE
    1965 Print · USGS
    Pershing and Washoe counties meet in this arid basin during the early 1960s, showing the intersection of tribal lands and rugged desert peaks. Researchers can locate remote sites like Goose Spring, the prominent Needle Rock, and several early mining Prospect markers.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1964 Map of Dove Creek, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Dove Creek, 1965 Print
    1964 Dove Creek
    1965 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of Pyramid Lake and the Lake Range peaks are captured here in the mid-1960s. Trace the remote landscape of the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation through its many springs, trails, and landmarks like Blizzard Camp Point.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1964 Map of Tohakum Peak SE, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Tohakum Peak SE, 1965 Print
    1964 Tohakum Peak SE
    1965 Print · USGS
    The high desert basins and peaks of Pershing County are recorded here in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace historical mining activity at the MGL Mines and follow the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation boundary along the edge of Winnemucca Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1964 Map of Tohakum Peak NW, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Tohakum Peak NW, 1965 Print
    1964 Tohakum Peak NW
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Lake Range and Tohakum Peak are captured in the mid-1960s during a period of detailed topographic field checking in Nevada. Researchers can trace remote pack trails through Hells Kitchen and locate crucial water sources like Moses Rock Spring and Schell Spring.
  40. 1964 Map of Pyramid SW, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Pyramid SW, 1966 Print
    1964 Pyramid SW
    1966 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Pyramid Lake are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the rugged interface of the Virginia Mountains and the desert water. Trace the Southern Pacific rail line past Big Canyon Ranch, Thunderbolt Bay, and Warrior Point.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1964 Map of State Line Peak, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of State Line Peak, 1966 Print
    1964 State Line Peak
    1966 Print · USGS
    The high desert borderlands of Nevada and California are captured here in the mid-sixties, dominated by the peaks of the Virginia Mountains. Researchers can trace remote water sources and ranching history at Fish Springs Ranch, Desert Well, and the historic jeep trails near State Line Peak.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1964 Map of Gerlach, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Gerlach, 1966 Print
    1964 Gerlach
    1966 Print · USGS
    Washoe and Pershing counties meet in the high desert during the mid-sixties, where the railroad and ranching life intersect. Genealogists and historians can locate remote sites like Deephole Ranch, the Gerlach Cem, and the industrial layout of Empire.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1964 Map of Astor Pass, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Astor Pass, 1966 Print
    1964 Astor Pass
    1966 Print · USGS
    Washoe County's high-desert rail corridors are captured here in the mid-1960s as they navigate the ridges of the Virginia Mountains. Researchers can trace the dual lines of the Western Pacific and Southern Pacific through Sand Pass and locate isolated water sources like Juniper Basin Spring.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1964 Map of Flanigan, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Flanigan, 1966 Print
    1964 Flanigan
    1966 Print · USGS
    The high desert near the California-Nevada border in the 1960s was a landscape defined by its remote rail junctions and vital water holes. Researchers can trace the intersection of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads near Flanigan and the Bonham Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1964 Map of Kumiva Peak, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Kumiva Peak, 1966 Print
    1964 Kumiva Peak
    1966 Print · USGS
    Washoe and Pershing Counties are seen here in the mid-1960s, a period of remote ranching and desert resource exploration. Local historians can trace the geography of the Selenite Range, identifying sites like Obrien Ranch, the Indian Caves, and several seasonal springs.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1964 Map of Pyramid NE, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Pyramid NE, 1966 Print
    1964 Pyramid NE
    1966 Print · USGS
    The eastern Nevada desert meets the shoreline of the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace the steep terrain of Hells Kitchen Canyon and locate remote features like Sweetwater Spring and Fox Beach.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1964 Map of Spanish Flat, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Spanish Flat, 1966 Print
    1964 Spanish Flat
    1966 Print · USGS
    Washoe County in the mid-1960s is shown as a high-altitude wilderness defined by the Virginia Mountains. Collectors and researchers can trace old desert routes like the Jeep Trail leading to Spanish Flat Reservoir and Salt Cabin Spring.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1965 Map of Alturas
    1965 Map of Alturas
    1965 Alturas
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northeastern California and southern Oregon appear in this mid-century survey of the high plateau and volcanic highlands. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific railroad through Alturas or locate rural outposts like Stronghold and Eagleville.
  67. 1965 Map of Fox Range, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Fox Range, 1967 Print
    1965 Fox Range
    1967 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Washoe County comes into focus in the mid-1960s, showing a remote landscape shaped by the Western Pacific Railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace old mining sites like the Packard Mine and remote railroad stops at Reynard and Sano.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1966 Map of Barrel Springs, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Barrel Springs, 1968 Print
    1966 Barrel Springs
    1968 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Nevada, Oregon, and California appears here in the mid-sixties as a sparse landscape of desert springs and seasonal water. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact county lines while locating isolated features like Barrel Springs, Twelvemile Creek, and Twin Lakes.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1966 Map of Catnip Canyon, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Catnip Canyon, 1968 Print
    1966 Catnip Canyon
    1968 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Washoe County and Lake County comes into focus in the mid-1960s at the intersection of Nevada and Oregon. Wildlife researchers and historians can trace the remote water sources and trails within the Charles Sheldon Antelope Range, from Catnip Reservoir to Little Catnip Spring.
    2 unique versions available
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