1894 Map of Wadsworth

About this map

Wadsworth serves as the primary hub in this late nineteenth-century desert landscape, situated at the junction of the Central Pacific Railroad and the Truckee River. The map illustrates a period when the Great Basin economy relied heavily on rail transport and localized extraction, evidenced by the Eagle Salt Works located along the eastern tracks. To the north, the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation encompasses both Pyramid Lake and Winnemucca Lake, with the Piute Indian Agency positioned between them. This survey reflects the hydrographic reality of the era, showing the connection between the lakes via the Slough and Truckee River Outlet. The surrounding terrain is marked by prominent peaks like Pah Rah Mountain and Virginia Peak, while vast stretches of Alkali Flat dominate the lowlands of Churchill and Lyon counties.