Basin and Range National Monument, Nature reserve in Nye County, Nevada.
The 704,000-acre monument contains mountain ranges, deep valleys, and desert landscapes that define the geological character of the Great Basin region.
The Bureau of Land Management established this protected area in 2015 through a Presidential Proclamation to preserve its geological and ecological features.
The monument contains numerous archaeological sites, including White River Narrows and Mount Irish districts, with Native American petroglyphs dating back generations.
Visitors require high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles to navigate the unpaved roads, and should carry water supplies due to the remote desert location.
The monument houses Michael Heizer's land art installation 'City', which spans one and a half miles in length within Garden Valley.
Location: Nye County
Operator: BLM
GPS coordinates: 37.97372,-115.39680
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:24
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