1967 Map of Verdi

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Peavine Peak dominates the high ground in this 1960s survey, revised in the early 1980s to show the shifting footprint of industry and infrastructure northwest of Reno. The map captures a transition from mountain mining to valley transport, marked by the historic Poeville (Site) and a string of operations like the Red Metal Mine and Golden Fleece Mine. Along the Truckee River, the settlements of Verdi, Mogul, and Lawton are linked by the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads, reflecting the area's role as a vital transportation corridor through the Toiyabe National Forest. Local water management is evident in the Steamboat Ditch and Last Chance Ditch, which parallel the river's path. These features, combined with a Cem and various borrow pits, provide a clear record of land use at the Nevada-California border.