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2018 Map of Virginia City

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Virginia City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Virginia City and the Comstock Lode heartland are presented in meticulous detail, revealing a landscape deeply marked by nineteenth-century mining operations. The high peaks of the Virginia Range, including Mt Davidson and Mt Bullion, tower over the high-altitude settlements. Notable subterranean infrastructure is referenced via the Sutro Tunnel, Santa Rita Tunnel, and Cole Tunnel, which speak to the complex engineering required to drain and ventilate the deep silver and gold mines of the district.

Genealogists will find the extensive cemetery listings particularly valuable, including the Virginia City Cemeteries, Masonic Cem, Hebrew Cem, and Pioneer Cem. The map traces the winding paths of Gold Canyon and Sixmile Canyon, where the early placer discoveries began. From the industrial ruins at American Flat to the residential streets of Gold Hill and Silver City, the area's transition from a booming mining center to a modern heritage site is documented through its surviving landmarks and water systems like the Divide Reservoir.