Imlay Nevada Birdseye View 1912 Real Photo Postcard

Imlay, Nevada, established in 1907, emerged as a crucial railroad division point for the Southern Pacific Railroad in Pershing County. This small community in the desert landscape served as a vital hub for regional transportation, supporting nearby mining operations, particularly tungsten extraction in the Star Peak Range, and local ranching endeavors. The birdseye view captures the town in its early developmental stages, characterized by numerous residential and commercial structures laid out along nascent street grids, typical of a growing western settlement.