1960 Map of Virginia City

About this map

Virginia City and the historic Comstock Lode mining district dominate this mid-century topographic record, showing the dense concentration of mine shafts and infrastructure surrounding Gold Hill and Silver City. The map traces the underground path of the Sutro Tunnel, reaching from the high peaks toward the Carson River valley. This alignment illustrates the monumental engineering required to drain the deep silver mines of the Virginia Range during its peak industrial era.