Lyon County Map, Nevada
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Lyon County, Nevada
Lyon County is just east of Carson City. It’s equal parts Old West and new frontier. Yerington serves as the county seat, but Fernley is the biggest town these days. The county’s got a split personality: rural farmland in the south, and bedroom communities for Reno in the north.
Folks here take pride in their agricultural roots, with onions and alfalfa being big crops. The Carson River winds through, providing water and recreation. Virginia City has lots of history to it. It’s just over the county line but casts a long shadow on Lyon’s past.
Fort Churchill State Historic Park showcases Nevada’s frontier days. It’s not all looking back, though. The massive Tesla Gigafactory sits just outside the county, bringing in new jobs and people.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Lyon County |
| County Seat | Yerington |
| Population | Approximately 63,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Yerington, Fernley, Dayton, Silver Springs, Smith Valley, Stagecoach |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 50, U.S. Highway 95A, Nevada State Route 341 |
| FIPS Code | 32-019 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 2,016 square miles (2,001 sq mi land, 15 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Washoe County (North), Storey County (Northwest), Churchill County (East), Douglas County (West), Carson City (West), Mineral County (Southeast), Mono County, California (Southwest) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone (PT) |
| State | Nevada |
| Coordinates | 39.0183° N, 119.1857° W |
| Etymology | Named after Nathaniel Lyon, the first Union general killed in the American Civil War |
| Major Landmarks | Fort Churchill State Historic Park, Lahontan State Recreation Area, Buckland Station |
| Website | Lyon County Website |
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