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1956 Map of Carson City

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Carson City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Carson City serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, revealing the Nevada state capital as it appeared before the significant growth of the late 20th century. The map highlights key institutional landmarks such as the State Capitol, the Carson-Tahoe Hospital, and the Sunny Acres Childrens Home. To the south, the Stewart (Indian Agency) and the historic settlement of Genoa represent the enduring heritage of the Eagle Valley region.

The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the valley floor to the high elevations of the Toiyabe National Forest. Along the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe, the community of Glenbrook is detailed with its Glenbrook Golf Course and China Gardens. This era of management and resource use is visible through the Flume Trail, the Hobart Creek Reservoir, and several mining prospects scattered across the Virginia Range, illustrating the region's reliance on both timber and mineral wealth.