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1967 Map of Reno NW

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Reno NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Petersen Mountain and the Granite Hills dominate the terrain of this West Coast borderland, where the high desert of Nevada meets the California state line. The landscape reflects a mix of remote wilderness and burgeoning post-war infrastructure. To the west, the Toiyabe National Forest covers the slopes, while the central corridor is defined by the ephemeral waters of White Lake and Silver Lake. The map highlights the industrial and transportation footprint of the era, from the historic Antelope Mine and various prospects to the tracks of the Western Pacific railroad.

Urban expansion is evident near the Reno Corporate Boundary, where the community of Reno begins to reach northward into Lemmon Valley. The conversion of military space to civilian use is suggested by the Reno-Stead Airport, flanked by the Stead Golf Course and a trailer park. Along the state line, the settlement of Border Town sits at a critical junction, while an old railroad grade traces a path through the valley, marking an earlier era of transit.