Swan Lake sits at the heart of this high-desert basin, where the suburban fringes of northern Reno meet the vast interior ranges of Washoe County. This 2014 survey captures a period of significant residential expansion as neighborhoods like Lemmon Valley, Golden Valley, and Sun Valley push toward the surrounding peaks. The landscape is defined by its topographic extremes, from the flat drainage of Antelope Valley to the prominent heights of Freds Mtn and the Hungry Range. Transportation and aviation history are evident in the presence of the Reno-Stead Airport and the smaller Youngberg Ranch Airport, which emphasize the area's role as a regional hub. The map provides an intricate look at local infrastructure, detailing a dense network of residential streets such as Deodar Way and Heartpine St that mark the evolving footprint of Sparks and Spanish Springs.
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1891 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1950 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Sutcliffe
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Vista
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Dogskin Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Spanish Springs Valley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Reno
USGS Topo · 1:250,000