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Map of the state of Nevada, 1886
Date
1886
Description
'Compiled by John W. Parker, chief draughtsman of the U.S. Sur. General's Office, Reno, Nevada, from official maps on file on the office, War Department maps and other reliable data. 1886.' 'Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1886, by John W. Parker, in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.' Relief shown by hachures. Shows townships, including which townships are subdivided, roads, railroads, Indian reservations, etc. Shows range and township grid. Scale [1:760,320]. 1 in. to 12 miles (W 120°--W 114°/N 42°--N 35°).
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Map of the state of Nevada to accompany the annual report of the Commr. Genl. Land Office, October 2, 1866
Date
1866-10-02
Description
'Department of the Interior, General Land Office, October 2nd, 1886, [signed] Jos. S. Wilson, Commissioner.' 'The Major & Knapp Eng. Mfg. & Lith. Co. 71 Broadway, N.Y.' Relief shown by hachures. Hand colored. Shows silver, gold, and copper mines. Scale [1:1,140,480]. 18 miles to an in. (W 120°--W 114°/N 42°--N 35°)
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Map of California and territories of New Mexico and Utah, circa 1861
Date
1856 to 1866
Description
40 x 60 cm. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington. Atlas plate numbers 54 and 55 in the upper corners. Shows forts, trails, exploration routes, drainage, mail steamship routes, physical features, Indian tribes, and historic sites. The geographic region of Southwest is referred to as the New Southwest. Original publisher: Johnson .
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Map showing areas of bedrock and valley fill, drainage boundary, areas of artesian flow, and precipitation stations in the Las Vegas Valley area, 1946
Date
1946
Description
At top of map: 'United Sates Department of Interior, Geological Survey, Water Resources Bulletin no. 5, plate 2.' 'State Engiener of Nevada.' Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Scale [ca. 1:126,720. 1 inch to approx. 2 miles]
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Map of the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, June 1, 1946
Date
1946-06-01
Description
Scale [ca. 1:9,600. 1 in. to approx. 800 ft.]. Cadastral map. 'Compiled by Pioneer Title Insurance &Trust Company.' 'By Jack Asher, State Nev. Reg. Engr. No. 305.' 'Issue 5, 6/1/46.' Includes indexes. Pioneer Title Insurance &Trust Company
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Topographic map of master plan for proposed water supply system for Las Vegas Valley Water District, August 1960
Date
1960-08
Description
Scale [ca. 1:63,360. 1 in. to approx. 1 mile]. Relief shown by contour lines. Includes inset location map of Water District. 'August 1960.' 'Plate 1.' Las Vegas Valley Water District
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Plat showing original townsite and subdivisions, Las Vegas, Lincoln County, Nevada, May 1905
Date
1905-05
Description
Land owned by the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad is outlined. Scale: [ca. 1:12,000]. 1 inch = 1,000 feet. Cadastral map. Blueline print. Additional copy available in the J.T. McWilliams manuscript collection
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The Mint Hotel Photograph Collection
Identifier
PH-00235
Abstract
The Mint Hotel Photograph Collection consists of photographic prints and postcards from approximately 1960 to 1980. The collection includes photographs of the Mint’s “Behind the Scenes” tour during which guests experienced casino operations, and photographs and postcards of the hotel itself.
Archival Collection
American Society of Landscape Architects Nevada Chapter Photographs
Identifier
PH-00360
Abstract
The American Society of Landscape Architects Nevada Chapter Photographs (2000-2001) consist of color photographic prints which depict chapter members and leaders at events, including the Pink Flamingo Awards Banquet at the Flamingo Hilton and a lecture series at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Architecture. Other images document strategic planning committee meetings.
Archival Collection