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1891 Map of Carson
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1891 Map of Carson

USGS Topo · Published 1891

About this map

Virginia and Gold Hill anchor the heart of the Comstock Lode era in this 1891 study, illustrating the dense industrial footprint of the silver mining boom. The Virginia and Truckee Railroad forms a critical lifeline through the terrain, winding from the peaks down to Mound House and into Carson, while the Carson and Colorado Railroad strikes out toward the southeast. The geography is defined by sharp elevation shifts, from the shoreline of Lake Tahoe and Glenbrook at the western edge to the expansive Carson Plains. Key civic and transport landmarks are documented, including the State Prison near Prison Hill and the strategic Sutro tunnel site. Agriculture and travel are represented in the lower valleys, where the Genoa settlement and the Cradlebaugh Bridge crossing over the Carson River provide evidence of early Nevada statehood's emerging infrastructure.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1891
Date Published1891
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain