1950 Map of Mt. Rose

About this map

Bowers Mansion and the historic Ophir Mill Site sit at the eastern base of the Carson Range, overlooking the wide expanse of the Washoe Valley. This 1950 field-checked survey documents a transitional era where traditional agricultural and ranching landscapes met the early expansion of the Reno city limits and the Reno Airport. The map highlights the concentration of early settlement life through several educational landmarks, including Home Gardens School and Huffacker Lane Sch.