Rachel, Census-designated place in Lincoln County, Nevada
Rachel is a settlement in Lincoln County, Nevada, sitting at an elevation of 1,480 meters (4,856 feet) in the desert. The community spreads across a land area of roughly 20 square kilometers (7.6 square miles) with no notable bodies of water nearby.
The settlement began in 1973 as Tempiute Village and later took its current name in honor of Rachel Jones, the first baby born in the valley. Proximity to military testing areas shaped the development of the community over the following decades.
The Little A'Le'Inn serves as the local gathering spot offering food and lodging, decorated with themes of extraterrestrial life and military aircraft. Newspaper clippings about sightings and reports of unusual aerial phenomena line the walls, brought in or left behind by visitors over the years.
Nevada State Route 375 connects the community with other destinations across Lincoln County and serves as the main access through the desert landscape. Gas stations and supply options are limited, so carrying enough water and fuel is advisable before heading out.
Around 48 residents live permanently in the community while aviation enthusiasts regularly pass through due to its location near the testing facilities. The state highway running through town carries the unofficial nickname Extraterrestrial Highway, marked on signs along the route.
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