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2012 Map of Minden

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Minden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Carson Valley and the Carson Range are depicted here during a period of sustained agricultural and suburban growth in Douglas County. The dual hubs of Minden and Gardnerville anchor the eastern landscape, defined by a complex network of historic irrigation and drainage features like Martin Slough and the East Fork Carson River. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet preserves the locations of three distinct burial grounds: Captain George Cemetery, Mottsville Cemetery, and the Millers Gardnerville Cemetery.

The map details a landscape managed by historic family holdings, including the Dangberg Ranch and Stodieck Ranch, reflecting the area's deep ranching roots. Westward toward the Sierra Nevada foothills, the terrain shifts from the valley floor to the mouths of Genoa Canyon and Taylor Canyon. Landmarks such as the Douglas County Fish Hatchery and Walleys Hot Springs highlight the intersection of natural resources and civic infrastructure near the small settlements of Mottsville and Sheridan.