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1950 Map of Virginia City

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Virginia City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Virginia City and the surrounding mining districts are documented in this mid-century survey, which reveals the intense industrial density of the Comstock Lode. The landscape is a complex network of shafts and claims, including the Utah Shaft, Union Shaft, and Keystone, interspersed with several Cem locations that mark the human toll of the era. The mapping shows the transition of several early settlements, labeling Sutro (Site) and Lousetown (Site) as historical locations while Gold Hill and Silver City remain central nodes of activity.

Industrial infrastructure is prominent, from the Geiger Grade winding through the Virginia Range to the Dismantled RR following the curves of the Carson River. The map provides insight into the water management of the region, detailing numerous ditches like the Big Ditch and Gee Ditch. Notable peaks such as Mt Davidson and Mt Bullion tower over the valley floors, defining the dramatic topography that necessitated these complex engineering feats.