Old Maps of Vya, Nevada for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Vya. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Vya.


Vya, NV maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Long Valley
    1889 Map of Long Valley
    1889 Long Valley
    1889 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Nevada was a land of high desert springs and remote outposts in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the legacy of early military presence at Camp McGarry or locate crucial water sources like Massacre Lakes and Soldier Meadows.

  2. 1954 Map of Vya, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Vya, 1967 Print
    1954 Vya
    1967 Print · USGS
    The tri-state corner of Nevada, Oregon, and California appears here in the mid-fifties, dominated by wildlife refuges and massive naval gunnery ranges. Trace isolated high-desert outposts like Vya and Soldier Meadow Ranch or find historic workings at the Ashdown Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Vya
    1958 Map of Vya
    1958 Vya
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northwest Nevada and the tri-state border region are mapped here during the mid-fifties, showing a remote landscape of high desert ranches and sprawling antelope range. Trace historic operations like the Ashdown Mine, find local camps like Coyote Camp, and locate isolated outposts from Vya to Denio.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1962 Map of Vya
    1962 Map of Vya
    1962 Vya
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Nevada and Oregon borderlands in the early sixties reveal a landscape of isolated ranching outposts and high-desert mining. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like the Denio Ranch or locate early mineral sites including the Mcadoo Mine and Iron King Mine.

  5. 1966 Map of Vya, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Vya, 1968 Print
    1966 Vya
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Nevada’s high desert is captured here in the mid-1960s, centered on the small settlement of Vya. Genealogists and historians can trace the remote Dug Way Road and locate seasonal landmarks like Fortynine Lake and the Black Hills.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1987 Map of Vya
    1987 Map of Vya
    1987 Vya
    1987 Print · USGS
    The high-desert tri-state border region of Nevada, Oregon, and California is captured here in the late 1980s. Researchers can trace remote desert outposts like Vya, the Virgin Mine, and the unique hydrologic features of Massacre Lake and Hanging Rock Canyon.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2021 Map of Vya, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Vya, 2021 Print
    2021 Vya
    2021 Print · USGS
    Washoe County's high desert remains a land of expansive basins and volcanic ridges in this 2021 survey of northwestern Nevada. Researchers can trace the remote settlement of Vya and explore the natural landmarks of Long Valley, Fortynine Lake, and the Black Hills.

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