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1893 Map of Carson

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Carson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

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Virginia City and the surrounding Comstock Lode district dominate this late-19th-century survey, showcasing the intense industrial and transportation network required to support the region's mining operations. The Virginia & Truckee Railroad snakes through the high terrain, connecting the mining hubs of Gold Hill and Silver City to the state capital at Carson and the milling sites along the Carson River. To the west, the landscape transitions sharply into the Tahoe National Forest, where Lake Tahoe and Marlette Lake are situated.

Agricultural and ranching activity is concentrated in the low-lying basins of Eagle Valley, Washoe Valley, and the Carson Valley. Significant landmarks such as the State Prison near Carson and the geothermal activity at Steamboat Springs are clearly identified. The map also records early stage and supply points like Genoa, providing a detailed spatial record of Nevada's foundational settlements during their primary growth period.