Mineral County, Administrative division in western Nevada, United States.
Description
Mineral County is an administrative area in western Nevada covering large stretches of desert and mountain terrain, with Mount Grant standing as the highest peak. The county is sparsely populated, with Hawthorne as its main town and several smaller settlements scattered throughout.
History
The county was formed in 1911 from territory previously part of Esmeralda County, after the region had been governed from Aurora. Hawthorne then became the administrative center for the developing area.
Culture
Native American tribes maintain communities throughout the county, and their traditions shape how people live in the region today. You can see this reflected in local gatherings and the way settlements are organized.
Practical
The region is accessible by U.S. Routes 95 and 6, which serve as the main roads connecting to neighboring areas. Travel through the county requires planning since distances are large and services are scattered.
Did you know?
Walker Lake is one of Nevada's largest natural lakes and sits entirely within the county, home to native fish species and many water birds. The lake draws birdwatchers and offers a window into the high desert's natural world.
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Hawthorne Army Depot
21 km
Inyo National Forest
77.5 km
Boundary Peak
77.6 km
Berlin Historic District
81 km
Glass Mountain
88.6 km
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
84.8 km
Walker River
72.9 km
Berlin–Ichthyosaur State Park
81.7 km
Flying-M Ranch
50.4 km
Mono Basin
79.9 km
Panum Crater
86.7 km
Devil's Gate Pass
84 km
Montgomery Peak
78.4 km
Bridgeport Reservoir
75.3 km
Hawthorne Ordnance Museum
17 km
Walker Lake State Recreation Area
34.1 km
Mono Basin National Scenic Area
85.6 km
Dini's Lucky Club
80.9 km
Mono County Courthouse
76.5 km
Lyon County Courthouse
80.7 km
Mineral County Museum
17 km
Sixth Street School
17 km
Dunderberg Peak
90.8 km
Mineral County Courthouse
16.9 km
Lee Vining Canyon
94.1 km
Mono Lake Volcanic Field
79.8 km
Ichthyosaur Site
81.8 km
Macedonia Baptist Church
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