Lake Lahontan
Scope and Contents
The maps in this series, 1863-1950, present information such as water use, water development plans, land ownership, agricultural use, settlements, and topography. Maps are briefly listed below.
In the following list , 284 maps, charts, and plans are divided by area and date and listed by title or subject. Categories are Nevada; Lake Lahonton; Truckee-Carson Project Area; Truckee River; Upper Carson River; Lower Carson River; Walker River; Humboldt River; Northern, Central, and Eastern Nevada, including city and county maps; Southern Nevada; and U.S. Geological Survey Maps.
Included are published maps and copies, many with hand drawn additions, and original manuscripts. A few maps with unknown provenance, similar in content to Allen maps, have been integrated into the collection.
Each sheet is individually numbered. Maps are stored flat in manuscript map case or stored separately if oversize
Dates
- 1893-1960
Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Allen, Robert A., 1885-1968 (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
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