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1968 Map of Minden

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Minden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Minden and Gardnerville anchor this Carson Valley landscape, where the East Fork Carson River and its intricate network of irrigation ditches support the region's agricultural character. This 1968 field survey illustrates a complex water system including the Edna Ditch, Williams Slough, and Rocky Slough, reflecting decades of water management essential for valley ranching. The transition from the flat valley floor to the steep eastern slopes of the Toiyabe National Forest is stark, marked by features like Daggett Pass and the Kingsbury Grade.

Genealogists can find local burial sites at Captain George Cem and Gardnerville Cem, while historic settlements like Sheridan, Mottsville, and Centerville provide a record of early community development. Along the Foothill Road, landmarks such as Walleys Hot Springs highlight the area's long history as a destination, while the Von Schmidt Line denotes the surveyor's early border between Nevada and California.