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1990s Maps of Washoe County, Nevada

Explore 26 historic maps of Washoe County from the 1990s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1990s — 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 1990s, 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 1990s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Washoe County's history through authentic maps from the 1990s. This is your window into the past.

Washoe County, NV maps

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  1. 1990 Map of Purgatory Peak
    1990 Map of Purgatory Peak
    1990 Purgatory Peak
    1990 Print · USGS
    Washoe and Pershing counties meet in this high desert basin as it appeared in the early nineties, centered on the desiccated bed of the lake. Explore the terrain around Purgatory Peak and Mt Limbo, or trace locations like the Indian Caves and Jayhawk Creek.
  4. 1990 Map of San Emidio Desert South
    1990 Map of San Emidio Desert South
    1990 San Emidio Desert South
    1990 Print · USGS
    Washoe County's high-desert landscape is captured here during the 1990s, showcasing the transition from flat alkali basins to steep mountain ridges. Researchers can locate critical water sources like Boiling Spring and trace the boundaries of the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation.
  7. 1990 Map of Kumiva Peak
    1990 Map of Kumiva Peak
    1990 Kumiva Peak
    1990 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the Nevada desert stand out in this late-century survey of the Washoe-Pershing county line. Researchers can trace remote mountain activity through labels like Cowles Ranch, the high Kumiva Peak, and numerous mining prospects scattered along the Selenite Range.
  10. 1990 Map of Pah-Rum Peak
    1990 Map of Pah-Rum Peak
    1990 Pah-Rum Peak
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Fox Range rises above the Smoke Creek Desert in this late twentieth-century topographic study. Researchers can trace remote mining history at Wild Horse Canyon Mine and locate essential water sources like Roseberry Spring and Mud Trough Spring.
  13. 1990 Map of Reynard
    1990 Map of Reynard
    1990 Reynard
    1990 Print · USGS
    Washoe County, Nevada, in the late twentieth century is shown here as a vast expanse of high desert and sharp ridgelines. Researchers can trace the path of the desert floor through the Smoke Creek Desert to the historic Smoke Creek (Site) and the Reynard railroad siding.
  16. 1990 Map of Emerson Pass
    1990 Map of Emerson Pass
    1990 Emerson Pass
    1990 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Washoe County comes into focus in this late twentieth-century survey of the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation. Trace the remote 4WD tracks through Emerson Pass or locate historical sites like Sano and Packard Mine.
  19. 1990 Map of West of Empire
    1990 Map of West of Empire
    1990 West of Empire
    1990 Print · USGS
    The high-desert terrain of Washoe County comes into focus in the late twentieth century where the mountains meet the playa. Researchers can trace remote resource sites like a solitary Windmill and Prospect alongside the vast Black Rock Desert.
  22. 1990 Map of Gerlach
    1990 Map of Gerlach
    1990 Gerlach
    1990 Print · USGS
    Gerlach sits at the gateway to the high desert in the early nineties, where the railroad meets the playa. Trace the local infrastructure of this remote outpost, from the Western Pacific tracks and Landing Strip to the geothermal waters of Great Boiling Spring.
  25. 1990 Map of San Emidio Desert North
    1990 Map of San Emidio Desert North
    1990 San Emidio Desert North
    1990 Print · USGS
    The high Nevada desert meets the towering slopes of the Fox Range in this detailed 1990s study of Washoe County. Local history hunters can trace seasonal water sources and canyons like Jackass Spring, Rodeo Creek, and Rattlesnake Canyon.
  28. 1990 Map of Godeys Rock
    1990 Map of Godeys Rock
    1990 Godeys Rock
    1990 Print · USGS
    Washoe County's high desert reaches and mountain ranges are documented here as they appeared in the 1990s. Researchers can trace land use at Deephole Ranch, locate the settlement at Phil, and follow the terrain through Godeys Gap.
  31. 1990 Map of Empire
    1990 Map of Empire
    1990 Empire
    1990 Print · USGS
    Empire and the surrounding high desert come alive in this late twentieth-century survey at the edge of the Black Rock Desert. Researchers can trace the industrial layout of Empire or locate remote water sources like Last Chance Spring and Texas Basin Spring.
  34. 1990 Map of Fox Canyon
    1990 Map of Fox Canyon
    1990 Fox Canyon
    1990 Print · USGS
    Washoe and Nevada counties are shown here in the 1980s as the high-desert landscape meets the northern reaches of the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace the rugged terrain of the Fox Range and locate vital water sources like Fox Canyon Spring and Sheep Pass Spring.
  37. 1992 Map of Martis Peak, 1994 Print
    1992 Map of Martis Peak, 1994 Print
    1992 Martis Peak
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada high country comes into focus in the early nineties as classic timber lands gave way to year-round recreation. Trace the history of the Union Mills (Site), the summit at Martis Peak, and the early layout of Northstar-at-Tahoe.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1992 Map of Kings Beach, 1994 Print
    1992 Map of Kings Beach, 1994 Print
    1992 Kings Beach
    1994 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Lake Tahoe comes into focus in the early nineties, showing the established communities of Kings Beach and Carnelian Bay. Trace the local development and landmarks like the Fish Hatchery, Brockway Spring, and Dollar Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1992 Map of Mount Rose, 1994 Print
    1992 Map of Mount Rose, 1994 Print
    1992 Mount Rose
    1994 Print · USGS
    Incline Village and the surrounding Carson Range are captured here in the early nineties as the area's recreational identity matured. Researchers can trace the development of Incline Village, find local landmarks like Sierra Nevada College, and locate alpine features such as Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Slide Mountain.
  46. 1992 Map of Marlette Lake, 1994 Print
    1992 Map of Marlette Lake, 1994 Print
    1992 Marlette Lake
    1994 Print · USGS
    The northeastern shore of Lake Tahoe comes into focus during the early nineties, showcasing the expansion of alpine communities and parks. Researchers can trace local development through Incline Village, the Ponderosa Ranch, and the protected waters of Marlette Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1993 Map of Eagleville, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Eagleville, 1996 Print
    1993 Eagleville
    1996 Print · USGS
    Surprise Valley in the early nineties remains a landscape defined by ranching life and alkali lake basins. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations at Cockrell Ranch, visit the Eagleville Cem, or locate the Menlo Baths hot springs.
  52. 1993 Map of Little Hat Mtn., 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Little Hat Mtn., 1996 Print
    1993 Little Hat Mtn.
    1996 Print · USGS
    Lassen County's high-desert and mountain transition is captured here in the early nineties within the Modoc National Forest. Researchers can trace the footprints of remote ranching life at the Old Marr Ranch or follow old tracks through Tuledad Canyon and the heights of Little Hat Mtn.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1993 Map of Snake Lake, 1996 Print
    1993 Map of Snake Lake, 1996 Print
    1993 Snake Lake
    1996 Print · USGS
    The Warner Mountains and Surprise Valley meet here in the 1990s, showing a landscape of wilderness peaks and basin ranches. Trace the remote Bare Ranch operations, the Bare Ranch Airport, and high waters at Snake Lake.
  58. 1994 Map of Carson City
    1994 Map of Carson City
    1994 Carson City
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Nevada capital and the eastern slopes of the Carson Range are captured here in the mid-nineties. Researchers can trace historic transit lines like the Virginia & Truckee RR or locate landmarks such as the Lone Mtn Cemetery and Carson Hot Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1994 Map of New Empire
    1994 Map of New Empire
    1994 New Empire
    1994 Print · USGS
    Eastern Carson City and the rugged foothills of the Virginia Range are captured in the mid-1990s as the state capital expanded toward its historic mining districts. Researchers can find landmarks like the Nevada State Prison and the Old Mexican Mill, along with the site of Mound House.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1994 Map of Washoe City
    1994 Map of Washoe City
    1994 Washoe City
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Washoe Valley in the mid-nineties shows the balance between Comstock-era ruins and new suburban growth. Researchers can trace historic sites like the Ophir Mill Hist Marker and Union Mine or locate family plots in Franktown Cem and Whispering Pines Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1994 Map of Steamboat
    1994 Map of Steamboat
    1994 Steamboat
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Reno city limits met the rugged Virginia Range during the mid-nineties, capturing a landscape of geothermal power and old mining sites. Researchers can locate the Washington Site, the thermal Hot Wells, and the Castle Peak Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1994 Map of Virginia City
    1994 Map of Virginia City
    1994 Virginia City
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Comstock Lode district is preserved in this late-century survey, detailing the mining heart of Nevada. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Virginia City through landmarks like the 4th Ward Sch Museum and numerous historic plots including the Masonic Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1994 Map of Mount Rose NE
    1994 Map of Mount Rose NE
    1994 Mount Rose NE
    1994 Print · USGS
    Southern Reno meets the high Sierra Nevada foothills in the 1990s as suburban development pushes toward the wilderness. Trace the growth of Truckee Meadows neighborhoods near Meadowood Mall and locate landmarks like Virginia Lake and the Wheeler Ranch Prospect.
    2 unique versions available
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