Old Maps of Ely, Nevada

Explore 29 old maps of Ely, spanning from 1952 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Ely, NV maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Ely, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Ely, 1954 Print
    1952 Ely
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central Nevada's mining heartland is captured here during the mid-fifties copper boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the Nevada Northern RR between the copper pits of Ruth and the industrial infrastructure of McGill and East Ely.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Ely, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Ely, 1968 Print
    1956 Ely
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nevada in the mid-fifties is a land of massive mountain ranges and silver-boom history. Trace the legacy of mining ruins at Hamilton and Treasure City or follow the path of the Nevada Northern RR through Ely.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Ruth, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Ruth, 1960 Print
    1958 Ruth
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mining operations in the Egan Range were at their peak during the late fifties, transforming the landscape around Ruth. Researchers can trace the extensive rail network of the Nevada Northern and locate historic shafts like the Elijah Mine or Ada Shaft.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of East Ely, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of East Ely, 1961 Print
    1958 East Ely
    1961 Print · USGS
    East Ely and the surrounding Steptoe Valley are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape defined by rail and early aviation. Researchers can trace the Nevada Northern railroad, locate the Baltimore Mill, and see the footprint of Yelland Field.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Comins Lake, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Comins Lake, 1961 Print
    1958 Comins Lake
    1961 Print · USGS
    White Pine County in the late fifties reveals a landscape shaped by high-desert mining and valley ranching. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace specific operations like the Joe Shaft, the Monitor Mill (Site), and the CCC Ranch.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Ely, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Ely, 1961 Print
    1958 Ely
    1961 Print · USGS
    The high desert of eastern Nevada comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Egan Range and the thriving hub of Ely. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Nevada Northern RR, the Ward townsite, and the Young American Graves.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of McGill, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of McGill, 1961 Print
    1958 McGill
    1961 Print · USGS
    White Pine County’s copper industrial complex and valley ranching are fully established in this late-fifties topographic record. Researchers can trace the Nevada Northern Railway corridor from McGill to East Ely and locate landmarks like Yelland Field and Lusetti Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Ely, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Ely, 1961 Print
    1958 Ely
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mining operations and mountain recreation converged at Ely during the late fifties, where the Egan Range rises sharply from the high desert floor. Local history buffs can trace the locations of the Farnsworth-Ely Metal Mine and the original Ward Mtn Ski Hill as they appeared decades ago.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Ely
    1959 Map of Ely
    1959 Ely
    1959 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nevada's high desert reveals its mining heart and pioneer ranching outposts during the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named outposts like Goicoechea Ranch or explore the ruins of former silver-mining hubs like Hamilton and Treasure City.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1963 Map of Ely
    1963 Map of Ely
    1963 Ely
    1963 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nevada's high basins and mountain ranges are captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by mining and ranching. Trace family roots at the Thompson Ranch or follow the Nevada Northern Railroad through Steptoe Valley.

  11. 1987 Map of Ely
    1987 Map of Ely
    1987 Ely
    1987 Print · USGS
    White Pine County's high-desert mining and rail landscape is shown here in the late eighties. Researchers can trace the massive Ruth Pit copper mines, the Nevada Northern RR, and early settlements like Osceola and Lane City.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2012 Map of Ruth, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ruth, 2012 Print
    2012 Ruth
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ely, including Ruth, White Pine County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2012 Map of Ely, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ely, 2012 Print
    2012 Ely
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ely, including White Pine County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2012 Map of East Ely, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of East Ely, 2012 Print
    2012 East Ely
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ely, including White Pine County, United States, and other nearby areas

  15. 2012 Map of Comins Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Comins Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Comins Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ely, including White Pine County, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 2014 Map of Ely, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Ely, 2014 Print
    2014 Ely
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Ely, including White Pine County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 2014 Map of East Ely, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of East Ely, 2014 Print
    2014 East Ely
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Ely, including White Pine County, United States, and other nearby areas

  18. 2014 Map of Comins Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Comins Lake, 2014 Print
    2014 Comins Lake
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Ely, including White Pine County, United States, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Ruth, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Ruth, 2014 Print
    2014 Ruth
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Ely, including Ruth, White Pine County, and other nearby areas

  20. 2018 Map of Comins Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Comins Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Comins Lake
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ely, including White Pine County, United States, and other nearby areas

  21. 2018 Map of Ruth, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ruth, 2018 Print
    2018 Ruth
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ely, including Ruth, White Pine County, and other nearby areas

  22. 2018 Map of East Ely, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of East Ely, 2018 Print
    2018 East Ely
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ely, including White Pine County, United States, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Ely, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ely, 2018 Print
    2018 Ely
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ely, including White Pine County, United States, and other nearby areas

  24. 2021 Map of Ely, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ely, 2021 Print
    2021 Ely
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Ely, including White Pine County, United States, and other nearby areas

  25. 2021 Map of Comins Lake, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Comins Lake, 2021 Print
    2021 Comins Lake
    2021 Print · USGS
    Steptoe Valley in the early 2020s remains a vital intersection of water and high-desert terrain south of the Ely area. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns of Comins Lake and locate mountain access points like Lowry Canyon Trl or Wagner Hill.

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