White Pine County, Administrative division in eastern Nevada, United States
Description
White Pine County is an administrative division in eastern Nevada that encompasses mountain ranges, valleys, and desert landscapes. The region spans roughly 23,000 square kilometers with elevations ranging from about 5,000 to 13,000 feet (1,500–4,000 meters) across its varied terrain.
History
The county was established in 1869 during Nevada's mining boom, when operations along the Pony Express Trail grew rapidly. Hamilton served as the original county seat before the administrative center moved to another location in 1887.
Culture
The Ely Shoshone Indian Reservation sits at the southern edge of Ely and remains a center for Native American traditions and gatherings. Visitors can observe how local indigenous communities maintain their heritage in daily practice.
Practical
The region is accessible via major routes including U.S. Highways 6, 50, and 93, which connect through the county's main communities. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and exploring natural areas throughout the year.
Did you know?
The Nevada Northern Railway Museum in Ely preserves working steam locomotives and railway equipment from the early 1900s that visitors can ride on select days. The collection represents an intact snapshot of how rail transport operated during that era.
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Great Basin National Park
76 km
Ely State Prison
6.9 km
Wheeler Peak
71.5 km
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
45.1 km
Nevada Northern Railway Museum
20.3 km
Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall
21.4 km
Wheeler Peak Glacier
71.5 km
Cave Lake State Park
31.8 km
Mount Moriah
63.1 km
Fort Ruby
88.2 km
Mount Moriah Wilderness
63.3 km
North Schell Peak
26 km
Red Mountain Wilderness
69.8 km
High Schells Wilderness
28.2 kmBristlecone Wilderness
4.7 kmHighland Ridge Wilderness
93.4 kmBald Mountain Wilderness
54.3 km
Goshute Canyon Wilderness
64.9 km
Currant Mountain Wilderness
74.1 kmMount Grafton Wilderness
83.6 km
South Egan Range Wilderness
84.3 kmBecky Peak Wilderness
66.4 kmShellback Wilderness
42.4 kmWhite Pine Range Wilderness
64.3 km
Diamond Peak
80.5 kmGovernment Peak Wilderness
63.3 km
Central Theatre
21.1 km
Currant Mountain
74.4 km
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