Esmeralda County, Administrative division in southwestern Nevada, United States.
Esmeralda County encompasses 3,582 square miles of Nevada desert terrain, featuring mountain ranges, valleys, and numerous abandoned mining settlements throughout its boundaries.
Established in 1861 during Nevada's territorial period, the county gained prominence through silver mining operations that attracted thousands of settlers in the late 1800s.
The Esmeralda County courthouse in Goldfield, constructed in 1908, functions as both an administrative center and a symbol of local governmental traditions.
Nevada State Route 95 connects the county's settlements, with Goldfield serving as the county seat and primary service center for residents and travelers.
The county reaches its pinnacle at Boundary Peak, measuring 13,147 feet in elevation, marking the highest point in the state of Nevada.
Location: Nevada
Inception: November 25, 1861
Capital city: Goldfield
Elevation above the sea: 1,310 m
Shares border with: Mineral County, Nye County, Inyo County, Mono County
Website: https://accessesmeralda.com
GPS coordinates: 37.78470,-117.63237
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00
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Esmeralda County Courthouse
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OVRO 40 meter Telescope
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E.R. Shields House
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Judge W.A. Sawle House
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