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1970s Maps of Washoe County, Nevada

Explore 29 historic maps of Washoe County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, 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 1970s, 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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Washoe County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Washoe County, NV maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Patrick, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Patrick, 1973 Print
    1970 Patrick
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Storey County, United States, and other nearby areas
  4. 1972 Map of Mahogany Mtn, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Mahogany Mtn, 1976 Print
    1972 Mahogany Mtn
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including United States, Nevada, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1972 Map of High Rock Lake, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of High Rock Lake, 1976 Print
    1972 High Rock Lake
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Humboldt County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1972 Map of Yellow Hills East, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Yellow Hills East, 1976 Print
    1972 Yellow Hills East
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Humboldt County, United States, and other nearby areas
  13. 1972 Map of Yellow Hills West, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Yellow Hills West, 1976 Print
    1972 Yellow Hills West
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including United States, Nevada, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1974 Map of Reno, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Reno, 1976 Print
    1974 Reno
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Reno, Sparks, and other nearby areas
  19. 1974 Map of Virginia City, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Virginia City, 1977 Print
    1974 Virginia City
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Virginia City, Silver City, and other nearby areas
  22. 1974 Map of Washoe City, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Washoe City, 1977 Print
    1974 Washoe City
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including New Washoe City, Pleasant Valley, and other nearby areas
  25. 1974 Map of Mt. Rose NE, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Mt. Rose NE, 1977 Print
    1974 Mt. Rose NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Reno, United States, and other nearby areas
  28. 1974 Map of New Empire, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of New Empire, 1977 Print
    1974 New Empire
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Mound House, Carson City, and other nearby areas
  31. 1974 Map of Carson City, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Carson City, 1977 Print
    1974 Carson City
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Carson City, Carson City, and other nearby areas
  34. 1975 Map of Beckwourth Pass, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Beckwourth Pass, 1977 Print
    1975 Beckwourth Pass
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Scotts, Plumas, and other nearby areas
  37. 1975 Map of Vista, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Vista, 1977 Print
    1975 Vista
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Reno, Sparks, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1977 Map of Truckee, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Truckee, 1978 Print
    1977 Truckee
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Reno, Truckee, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1978 Map of Evans Canyon
    1978 Map of Evans Canyon
    1978 Evans Canyon
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Reno, Lassen County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1978 Map of Hart Mountain, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Hart Mountain, 1979 Print
    1978 Hart Mountain
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including United States, Nevada, and other nearby areas
  49. 1979 Map of Dogskin Mtn
    1979 Map of Dogskin Mtn
    1979 Dogskin Mtn
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Lassen County, United States, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1979 Map of Powers Well
    1979 Map of Powers Well
    1979 Powers Well
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including United States, Nevada, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1979 Map of Nellie Spring Mtn
    1979 Map of Nellie Spring Mtn
    1979 Nellie Spring Mtn
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including United States, Nevada, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1979 Map of Boulder Lake
    1979 Map of Boulder Lake
    1979 Boulder Lake
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including United States, Nevada, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1979 Map of Hays Canyon, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Hays Canyon, 1980 Print
    1979 Hays Canyon
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Modoc County, United States, and other nearby areas
  64. 1979 Map of Wall Canyon Reservoir, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Wall Canyon Reservoir, 1980 Print
    1979 Wall Canyon Reservoir
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including United States, Nevada, and other nearby areas
  67. 1979 Map of Duck Lake, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Duck Lake, 1980 Print
    1979 Duck Lake
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Lassen County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1979 Map of Butte Spring, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Butte Spring, 1980 Print
    1979 Butte Spring
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including Swedes Place, United States, and other nearby areas
  73. 1979 Map of Boulder Mtn. , 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Boulder Mtn. , 1980 Print
    1979 Boulder Mtn.
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Washoe County, including United States, Nevada, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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