1957 Map of Reno

About this map

Reno and Carson City serve as the primary hubs in this mid-century western Nevada landscape, where the high desert meets the eastern slopes of the Carson Range. The map illustrates a complex water management and natural drainage system, from the deep waters of Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake to the terminal evaporation basins of the Carson Sink and Humboldt Sink. Infrastructure from the early 20th century is prominent, including the Lahontan Dam and Derby Dam, which diverted the Truckee River and Carson River to fuel agricultural growth in the Lahontan Reservoir area.