{"product_id":"old-map-of-reno-nevada-by-usgs-1967-sparks-truckee-river-mount-rose","title":"Old Map of Reno, Nevada by USGS, 1967 – Sparks, Truckee River \u0026 Mount Rose","description":"\u003cp\u003eTitled “Reno,” this U.S. Geological Survey topographical map captures the city and its surrounding Nevada landscape with the disciplined elegance characteristic of mid-twentieth-century federal mapping. Created from 1967 survey data and carrying a 1983 imprint, it presents Reno at a revealing moment in its modern growth, before later waves of expansion transformed many of the surrounding valleys and foothills. At a 1:24,000 scale, the map offers an intimate view of streets, rail lines, waterways, neighborhoods, schools, and recreational spaces, while its subtle color scheme distinguishes urbanized areas from open land. Pink-toned city blocks contrast with fine contour work, making the map both a technical document and a striking portrait of Reno’s evolving metropolitan form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. Geological Survey, founded in 1879, became the authoritative cartographic voice of the American landscape, and this map reflects the agency’s exacting approach to terrain, settlement, and infrastructure. USGS quadrangles were designed for practical use by engineers, planners, geologists, hikers, and civic authorities, yet they now hold equal value as historical records of place. Here, Reno appears not simply as a city, but as a system of movement and geography: roads, railroads, the Truckee River corridor, airport facilities, and residential districts all set within the dramatic Basin and Range topography. The clarity of the linework and contour intervals reveals a cartographic culture committed to precision, where every slope, drainage, and developed parcel contributes to a larger geographic narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReno itself occupies the heart of the map, with Sparks shown to the east and the Truckee River threading through the urban corridor. Major routes such as U.S. Route 395, Interstate 80, South Virginia Street, and North McCarran Boulevard mark the city’s mid-century transportation framework, connecting downtown Reno to suburban neighborhoods, industrial zones, and the wider intermountain West. Reno-Tahoe International Airport appears as a significant feature, emphasizing the city’s role as a regional gateway. The map also records schools, parks, rail lines, and residential areas, offering a layered view of daily life and civic structure. Seen today, these details make the map especially compelling as evidence of how Reno balanced compact urban development with outward movement into the surrounding valleys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the city grid, the map’s topographic character becomes especially vivid. Detailed contour lines trace the hilly terrain around Reno, revealing the physical constraints and scenic drama that shape the region. Peavine Peak rises to the northwest, while the Mount Rose area to the southwest evokes the transition toward the Sierra Nevada and the higher country leading toward Lake Tahoe. Hidden Valley, Spanish Springs, Virginia Lake, and nearby recreational areas add texture to the urban fringe, showing how settlement and open land intermingled in the late 1960s. The California State Line, Washoe City, and references to larger regional features such as Pyramid Lake help situate Reno within a broader geographic and historical landscape of western migration, mining, ranching, and tourism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, this map is particularly evocative because it records Reno during a period of rapid change. The late 1960s marked an era when highways, airports, suburban growth, and recreational development were reshaping the American West, and Reno was no exception. Comparing the features shown here with the city today reveals shifts in land use, expanded neighborhoods, altered transportation patterns, and the transformation of once-open margins into developed districts. Yet the enduring framework remains visible: the Truckee River, the mountain slopes, the valley floor, and the routes that bind Reno to Sparks, California, and the high desert beyond. This is a map of a city in motion, grounded in terrain and captured with the precision of the USGS tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReno\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashoe City\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruckee River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirginia Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReno-Tahoe International Airport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalifornia State Line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePyramid Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpanish Springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden Valley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeavine Peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth Virginia Street\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNorth McCarran Boulevard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.S. Route 395\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterstate 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious parks and recreational areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidential neighborhoods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchools and educational institutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRailroads and railway lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the U.S. Geological Survey as a historical 1:24,000 topographical map of Reno, Nevada and the surrounding area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated in 1967 and published with a 1983 imprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows detailed terrain and land-use information typical of USGS topographic mapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses a color scheme designed to make elevation changes visible, with soft tones contrasting against detailed contour linework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink hues may indicate urbanized areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed contour lines show the hilly terrain surrounding Reno, highlighting physical geography and elevation gradients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes as a historical record of urban growth and land-use change in Reno since the late 1960s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe clarity and precision of the contour lines emphasize the importance of elevation in the surrounding landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. 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