Lincoln County, County in eastern Nevada, United States.
Lincoln County is a county in eastern Nevada spanning 10,637 square miles of thinly populated desert landscapes mixed with mountain ranges. The region sits far from major cities and is crossed by long, straight highways running between small towns and wide valleys.
The county formed in 1861 shortly after the Civil War began and took the name of the sitting president. In 1909, Clark County split off, making Las Vegas part of a separate jurisdiction.
The name honors Abraham Lincoln, the American president during the Civil War, connecting the area to that period of national history. Visitors today see mostly wide ranches and small towns shaped by mining, where many residents still make a living from cattle ranching.
The county seat in Pioche holds government offices and provides basic services for residents and travelers passing through. Those visiting the remote wilderness areas should prepare for unpaved roads and long distances between settlements.
The territory holds 16 wilderness zones managed by the Bureau of Land Management, some of which remain difficult to reach. Mormon Peak stands as the highest summit and offers sweeping views over the surrounding desert on clear days.
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