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1969 Map of Mt. Rose NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Reno's southern expansion into the Truckee Meadows is visible in this period of transition from agricultural ranchland to suburban infrastructure. The map documents the city's growth along Virginia St and Kietzke Lane, where recreational sites like the Moana Muni Pool and Reno Municipal Golf Course appear alongside established landmarks like the Cannon International Airport. In the west, the foothills of the Toiyabe National Forest provide a stark contrast to the valley floor, holding the Wheeler Ranch and various spring-fed drainages.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the extensive network of the Steamboat Ditch and the Last Chance Ditch. These systems historically supported the local ranching economy, represented here by the Huffaker Sch and outlying mines such as the Claypit and Steam Wells. The map also captures specialized land uses like the Washoe Fish Rearing Station and the Air National Guard facility, reflecting the diverse industrial and civic character of the region during the late 1960s and early 1980s.