1950 Map of Virginia City
USGS Topo · Published 1976About this map
Virginia City and the surrounding Comstock Lode district appear here during a period of transition in the mid-twentieth century. The map documentation reveals the dense industrial footprint of silver and gold mining, showing a landscape riddled with historic works like the Yellow Jacket Mine, Belcher Mine, and the massive Sutro Tunnel which drains the hills toward the Carson River. The terrain is dominated by the Virginia Range and peaks such as Mt Davidson, overlooking the canyon settlements of Gold Hill and Silver City. While some areas show signs of fading, such as Lousetown and the dismantled railroad, others like Steamboat Springs and the irrigation network of Chandler Ditch in the Truckee Meadows highlight the region's evolving agricultural and geothermal activity. The survey also captures local community landmarks including Browns Sch and the remote settlement of Jumbo.
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