1894 Map of Wadsworth

About this map

The Truckee River defines the central axis of this late nineteenth-century reconnaissance, flowing north through the high desert of Washoe and Storey counties. This 1890 survey illustrates a critical period for the region's transport and indigenous history, centered on the settlement of Wadsworth where the Central Pacific Railroad meets the river. To the north, the Piute Indian Agency sits near the dramatic shores of Pyramid Lake and its neighboring Winnemucca Lake, connected by a seasonal Slough. The arid landscape to the east in Churchill county reveals the area's early industrial footprint, specifically at the Eagle Salt Works located near an expansive Alkali Flat. Topographical details such as Marble Bluff and the volcanic prominence of Black Butte provide a framework for understanding the transit corridors like Ragtown Pass and the route toward Hot Springs.