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1974 Map of Mt. Rose NE, 1977 Print
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1974 Map of Mt. Rose NE

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Reno expanded southward into the Truckee Meadows during the mid-1970s, as seen in this detailed orthophotograph. The aerial imagery captures the transition from the city's suburban fringes to the open drainage basins of Evans Creek and Thomas Creek. While the northern portion of the sheet shows established residential blocks and the local airport infrastructure, the southern landscape remains dominated by the prominent Steamboat Hills. This perspective provides a clear view of the geographic constraints and hydrological patterns that shaped development on the edge of the high desert. The contrast between the rigid grid of the city and the natural alluvial fans descending from the western mountains illustrates the rapid conversion of ranch land to urban use during this period in Washoe County history.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1974
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.7 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain