Elko County Map, Nevada

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Elko County, Nevada

Elko County sits in the far corner of northeastern Nevada, bordering Idaho and Utah. This is a vast expanse of rugged beauty and frontier spirit. It’s big. Really big. We’re talking about an area the size of Massachusetts. But it’s the second largest county in Nevada. The Ruby Mountains dominate the landscape, often called the Alps of Nevada.

Elko is the county seat and serves as a hub for ranchers, miners. This is cowboy country with the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering drawing folks from all over. Gold mining still plays a huge role in the local economy. You can pan for your own at the California Trail Interpretive Center.

The area’s Basque heritage shines through in its cuisine. Try the lamb and a Picon Punch. Wilderness areas like the Jarbidge draw hikers and campers seeking solitude. Despite its isolation, Elko County has a warmth that keeps people coming back.

Category	Details
County Name	Elko County
County Seat	Elko
Population	Approximately 56,500
Cities, Towns, and Communities	Elko, West Wendover, Carlin, Wells, Jackpot, Spring Creek, Lamoille
Interstates and Highways	Interstate 80, U.S. Highway 93, Nevada State Route 225, Nevada State Route 227
FIPS Code	32-007
Total Area (Land and Water)	17,203 square miles (17,170 sq mi land, 33 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)	Owyhee County, Idaho (Northwest), Twin Falls County, Idaho (North), Cassia County, Idaho (Northeast), Box Elder County, Utah (East), Tooele County, Utah (Southeast), White Pine County (South), Eureka County (Southwest), Lander County (Southwest), Humboldt County (West)
Time Zone	Pacific Time Zone (PT) / Mountain Time Zone (MT) in some areas
State	Nevada
Coordinates	40.8324° N, 115.7631° W
Etymology	Named after the Shoshoni word meaning “white woman”
Major Landmarks	Ruby Mountains, Lamoille Canyon, California Trail Interpretive Center, Jarbidge Wilderness
Website	Elko County Website