Esmeralda County Map, Nevada
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Esmeralda County, Nevada
Esmeralda County lies way down in the southwest corner of Nevada. It’s one of the least populated counties in the entire United States. Yep, just a tad over 700 people live here. It’s a place where you can really get away from it all.
Goldfield is the county seat, which was once a booming gold rush town. Now it’s a shadow of its former self. The landscape here is pure high desert – stark, beautiful, and unforgiving. You won’t find any stoplights in the whole county. Not one.
Hikers come here for the excellent rockhounding opportunities. The night sky here is something else with so little light pollution, the stars seem close enough to touch. Esmeralda County is not for everyone, but those who love wide open spaces and quiet solitude find something special here.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Esmeralda County |
| County Seat | Goldfield |
| Population | Approximately 1,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Goldfield, Silver Peak, Dyer |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 95, Nevada State Route 266 |
| FIPS Code | 32-009 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 3,589 square miles (3,582 sq mi land, 7 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Mineral County (Northwest), Nye County (East), Inyo County, California (South), Mono County, California (West) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone (PT) |
| State | Nevada |
| Coordinates | 37.7118° N, 117.6340° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Spanish word for “emerald” |
| Major Landmarks | Goldfield Historic District, International Car Forest of the Last Church |
| Website | Esmeralda County Website |
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