Old Maps of Wadsworth, Nevada for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Wadsworth with 18 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Wadsworth has changed over the decades.


Wadsworth, NV maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Wadsworth, 1954 Print
    1890 Map of Wadsworth, 1954 Print
    1890 Wadsworth
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northern Nevada's high desert reveals its late 19th-century rail and water patterns along the border of Washoe and Churchill counties. Local historians can trace the route of the Central Pacific Railroad through Wadsworth or locate the site of the Eagle Salt Works and the Piute Indian Agency.

  2. 1892 Map of Wadsworth
    1892 Map of Wadsworth
    1892 Wadsworth
    1892 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada at the close of the frontier era centers on the vital Truckee River corridor and the Central Pacific Railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and infrastructure like the Piute Indian Agency, Eagle Salt Works, and the town of Wadsworth.

  3. 1894 Map of Wadsworth
    1894 Map of Wadsworth
    1894 Wadsworth
    1894 Print · USGS
    Washoe and Churchill counties are captured in the 1890s at a critical junction of the transcontinental rail line and the Truckee River. Genealogists and historians can trace early Great Basin life through landmarks like the Piute Indian Agency, Wadsworth, and the Eagle Salt Works.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Wadsworth, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Wadsworth, 1959 Print
    1957 Wadsworth
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Truckee River corridor comes alive in the late fifties as a vital artery for rail and water management. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Wadsworth, locate cemeteries near the river, and explore remote mining sites like the Celetom Mine or Olinghouse.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  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. 1985 Map of Wadsworth
    1985 Map of Wadsworth
    1985 Wadsworth
    1985 Print · USGS
    The community of Wadsworth and the Truckee River corridor are captured in the mid-1980s, marking the edge of the Fortymile Desert. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line, two cemeteries, and the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation Boundary.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1985 Map of Fernley West
    1985 Map of Fernley West
    1985 Fernley West
    1985 Print · USGS
    Near the intersection of Lyon, Washoe, and Storey counties in the mid-1980s, the river and rail lines converge to shape local industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Fernley and the industrial infrastructure surrounding the Truckee River and its Diversion Dam.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2011 Map of Wadsworth, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Wadsworth, 2011 Print
    2011 Wadsworth
    2011 Print · USGS
    Wadsworth and the surrounding river valley are captured here at the start of the twenty-first century, showcasing the intersection of the desert and the life-giving river. Genealogists and local historians can trace family properties like Thomas Ranch and James Ranch or follow the local network around the Wadsworth Post Office.

  12. 2011 Map of Fernley West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fernley West, 2011 Print
    2011 Fernley West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Western Nevada at the turn of the decade shows the meeting of historic ranching and rapid suburban growth along the river. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Smith Ranch or locate the community Fernley Post Office and Tiger Field Airport.

  13. 2014 Map of Wadsworth, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Wadsworth, 2014 Print
    2014 Wadsworth
    2014 Print · USGS
    Wadsworth and the surrounding Nevada high desert are captured in this recent survey along the Truckee River. Trace the alignment of the Lincoln Hwy through town or locate rural landmarks like Dodge Flat and Black Mtn.

  14. 2014 Map of Fernley West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Fernley West, 2014 Print
    2014 Fernley West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Lyon and Washoe Counties were experiencing rapid suburban expansion at the start of the 2010s. Trace the intersection of modern growth and desert history from Fernley to Wadsworth, alongside the Truckee River and the Virginia Range.

  15. 2018 Map of Fernley West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fernley West, 2018 Print
    2018 Fernley West
    2018 Print · USGS
    The northern Nevada high desert comes into focus in this 2018 survey of the tri-county junction near the Virginia Range. Researchers can trace the essential water routes of the Truckee River and Truckee Canal alongside the growing community at Fernley Valley.

  16. 2018 Map of Wadsworth, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Wadsworth, 2018 Print
    2018 Wadsworth
    2018 Print · USGS
    The river and rail corridor near Wadsworth are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the intersection of historic transit and desert terrain. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Dodge Flat and family-named routes such as James Ranch Rd and Hill Ranch Rd.

  17. 2021 Map of Wadsworth, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Wadsworth, 2021 Print
    2021 Wadsworth
    2021 Print · USGS
    Washoe County's desert corridors and river bends are captured here in 2021, centered on the historic town of Wadsworth. Researchers can trace the layout of Wadsworth streets, the path of the Truckee River, and the approach to the Fortymile Desert.

  18. 2021 Map of Fernley West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Fernley West, 2021 Print
    2021 Fernley West
    2021 Print · USGS
    Lyon County at the start of the 2020s shows the continued growth of modern neighborhoods against a backdrop of desert water history. Trace the routes of the Truckee Canal and Truckee River, and locate landmarks like Gilpin and Samsarg Field.

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