1900s (20th Century) Maps of Ambrose, Washoe County

Explore 8 historic maps of Ambrose from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Ambrose's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Ambrose's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Ambrose, Washoe County maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Reno, 1957 Print
    1950 Map of Reno, 1957 Print
    1950 Reno
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Reno and Sparks appear here alongside the vital irrigation networks that sustained the Truckee Meadows. Researchers can trace the development of older neighborhoods and outlying sites like Poeville (Site), the Reno Fair Grounds, and Skyline Airfield.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Reno
    1951 Map of Reno
    1951 Reno
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Nevada comes into focus as Reno and Sparks expand along the Truckee River and transcontinental rail lines. Trace family history and local industry through features like Mtnview Cem, the Golden Fleece Mine, and early aviation at Skyline Airfield.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Reno, 1963 Print
    1957 Map of Reno, 1963 Print
    1957 Reno
    1963 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada in the early sixties is a land of sprawling desert sinks and rising mountain ranges. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network connecting Reno, the mining legacy of Rawhide Mine, and the boundaries of the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1959 Map of Reno
    1959 Map of Reno
    1959 Reno
    1959 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada in the late fifties was a land of expanding military airbases and high-desert irrigation projects. You can trace the lineage of the Comstock era through Carson City, locate the Pony Express Monument, or study the rail networks of the Southern Pacific RR.

  5. 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

  6. 1967 Map of Reno, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Reno, 1971 Print
    1967 Reno
    1971 Print · USGS
    Reno and Sparks appear in the late sixties as the Truckee River valley transforms into a major regional hub. Genealogists and local historians can trace family neighborhoods, schools like Maxwell Sch, and landmarks including the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony and Mountain View Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1974 Map of Reno, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Reno, 1976 Print
    1974 Reno
    1976 Print · USGS
    Northern Nevada during the mid-seventies comes into sharp focus in this aerial study of the growing Reno-Sparks area. Trace the urban sprawl and early infrastructure surrounding Reno, Sparks, and the winding Truckee River.

  8. 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

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