There’s Something Special About These 13 Nevada Ranches From The Past

Ranching isn't Nevada's biggest industry, but it did help shape the state's culture. After all, Nevada had ranchers long before the state's major mining boom took place in the 1850s. The following 13 photos reflect what ranching was like in Nevada in 1940. The original captions are included with each photo.

1. "Sheepherder, Dangberg Ranch, Douglas County, Nevada."

2. "Sheepherder with ewe and newborn twin lambs. Dangberg Ranch, Douglas County, Nevada."

3. "Sheepherder preparing to break camp. Dangberg Ranch, Douglas County, Nevada."

4. "Ewe following sheepherder with newborn twin lambs to lambing shed. Dangberg Ranch, Douglas County, Nevada."

5. "Brood sow with pigs. Dangberg Ranch, Douglas County, Nevada."

6. "Loading hay to be fed to cattle. Dangberg Ranch, Douglas County, Nevada."

7. "Feeding cattle. Horshoe Ranch, Eureka County, Nevada."

8. "Sheep ranch. Washoe County, Nevada."

9. "Sheep watering at irrigation ditch. Danberg Ranch, Douglas County, Nevada."

10. "Indians picking radishes on farm near Moapa Reservation, Nevada."

11. "Cowhand. Elko County, Nevada."

12. "Horses, cattle ranch. Elko County, Nevada."

13. "Sheepherder with newborn lamb and ewe in lambing shed. Dangberg Ranch, Douglas County, Nevada."

Judging from these photos, do you believe ranching was much different many years ago compared to today? Share your thoughts below!