Old Maps of Spanish Springs, Washoe County for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Spanish Springs. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Spanish Springs, Washoe County maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Reno
    1891 Map of Reno
    1891 Reno
    1891 Print · USGS
    Reno and the high desert valleys of Washoe County were undergoing a rail-driven expansion in the early 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Poeville and Glendale or follow the path of the Central Pacific Railroad through Truckee Meadows.

  2. 1893 Map of Reno
    1893 Map of Reno
    1893 Reno
    1893 Print · USGS
    Washoe and Storey counties come to life in the late nineteenth century as Reno emerges as a major railroad hub. Researchers can trace the early paths of the Central Pacific Railroad and locate vanished outposts like Poeville and Junction House.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Spanish Springs Valley, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Spanish Springs Valley, 1959 Print
    1957 Spanish Springs Valley
    1959 Print · USGS
    Washoe County at the end of the fifties shows the transition from historic ranching life to early suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific corridor through Mustang and Hafed or locate family sites like the Wilcox Ranch and Home Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 1980 Map of Griffith Canyon
    1980 Map of Griffith Canyon
    1980 Griffith Canyon
    1980 Print · USGS
    Washoe County's high desert landscape appears in great detail in the early eighties, showcasing a region defined by its rugged ranges and scattered mining prospects. Researchers can trace historic access routes like Bacon Rind Road to find local landmarks such as Little Hungry Spring and Sugarloaf Peak.
    2 unique versions available

  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

  9. 2011 Map of Griffith Canyon, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Griffith Canyon, 2011 Print
    2011 Griffith Canyon
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Spanish Springs, including Sparks, Washoe County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2014 Map of Griffith Canyon, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Griffith Canyon, 2014 Print
    2014 Griffith Canyon
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Spanish Springs, including Sparks, Washoe County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2018 Map of Griffith Canyon, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Griffith Canyon, 2018 Print
    2018 Griffith Canyon
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Spanish Springs, including Sparks, Washoe County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2021 Map of Griffith Canyon, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Griffith Canyon, 2021 Print
    2021 Griffith Canyon
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Spanish Springs area north of Sparks is captured here during its period of rapid modern growth. Researchers can trace the development of suburban neighborhoods against the desert backdrop of the Junction House Range, Sugarloaf Peak, and Boneyard Flat.

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