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1969 Map of Gardnerville

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Gardnerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Gardnerville serves as the focal point for this study of the Carson Valley floor during the late 1960s, showing a transition from agricultural roots to modern suburban development. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage, with the East Fork Carson River feeding the Allerman Canal and Upper Virginia Canal. These waterways, alongside features like Cottonwood Slough and Hennington Slough, illustrate the complex water management required to sustain life and industry in this high-desert environment.

South of the main settlement lies Dresslerville, while the eastern portion of the map transitions into the rising terrain of Pine Nut Creek. Notable land use includes the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery and several gravel pits, indicating the area's ongoing reliance on natural resource management. Residential growth is evident in named roads like Wilslef Dr and Topaz Lane, documenting the precise layout of the valley's neighborhoods before later expansions.