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1969 Map of Mt. Rose NE

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Mt. Rose NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The southern fringes of Reno expand toward the high desert floor in this late 1960s survey, showing a landscape in transition from ranching to suburban development. The Reno Corporate Boundary cuts through the northern portion of the map, encompassing the Reno International Airport and the recreational waters of Virginia Lake. South of the city limits, the terrain descends from the timbered heights of the Toiyabe National Forest through a series of prominent drainages, including Whites Creek and Evans Creek.

Irrigation infrastructure is visible across the Truckee Meadows, where numerous ditches and flumes channel water toward agricultural lands near Huffaker Sch. Significant elevation changes are marked by landmarks like Rattlesnake Mtn and the steep walls of Whites Canyon. Local infrastructure such as the Mt Rose Substation and various borrow pits reflect the utility and construction needs of the growing Washoe County area during this era.