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Old Maps of Sparks, Nevada for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 27 historic maps of Sparks. 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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Sparks, NV 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1957 Map of Vista, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Vista, 1959 Print
    1957 Vista
    1959 Print · USGS
    Sparks and the Truckee River corridor are captured during a period of mid-century growth and industrial expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of neighborhood schools like Lincoln Park Sch or locate the Dominican Brothers Monastery and the railroad stop at Vista.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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.
  34. 1975 Map of Vista, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Vista, 1977 Print
    1975 Vista
    1977 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Nevada expansion is evident here as the city of Sparks reaches toward the Pah Rah Range. Researchers can trace the mid-seventies landscape of schools like Reed High Sch, agricultural sites like the University of Nevada Farm, and small outposts such as Mustang.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 2011 Map of Vista, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Vista, 2011 Print
    2011 Vista
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparks, including Reno, Lockwood, and other nearby areas
  46. 2011 Map of Griffith Canyon, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Griffith Canyon, 2011 Print
    2011 Griffith Canyon
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparks, including Washoe County, United States, and other nearby areas
  49. 2012 Map of Reno, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Reno, 2012 Print
    2012 Reno
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparks, including Reno, Golden Valley, and other nearby areas
  52. 2014 Map of Griffith Canyon, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Griffith Canyon, 2014 Print
    2014 Griffith Canyon
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparks, including Washoe County, United States, and other nearby areas
  55. 2015 Map of Reno, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Reno, 2015 Print
    2015 Reno
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparks, including Reno, Golden Valley, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Vista, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Vista, 2015 Print
    2015 Vista
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparks, including Reno, Lockwood, and other nearby areas
  61. 2018 Map of Reno, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Reno, 2018 Print
    2018 Reno
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparks, including Reno, Golden Valley, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of Griffith Canyon, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Griffith Canyon, 2018 Print
    2018 Griffith Canyon
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparks, including Washoe County, United States, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Vista, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Vista, 2018 Print
    2018 Vista
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparks, including Reno, Lockwood, and other nearby areas
  70. 2021 Map of Vista, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Vista, 2021 Print
    2021 Vista
    2021 Print · USGS
    The eastern edge of the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area is captured here during its twenty-first-century expansion. Trace the growth of Spanish Springs Valley or follow the Union Pacific rail line through Truckee Meadows to Mustang.
  73. 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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