Nevada County Map

Nevada County Maps

Stretched across the Silver State are 16 counties and one independent city, Carson City. That’s a pretty low number compared to most states. But when you consider Nevada’s vast empty spaces, it starts to make sense.

Nevada Counties

Clark County is where the action’s at. It’s home to Las Vegas, which explains why it has more people than all the other counties combined. The bright lights, casinos, and job opportunities in hospitality and entertainment keep drawing folks in. On the flip side, there’s Esmeralda County, which is mostly desert and mountains.

Nye County is the largest when it comes to size. It’s larger than several states put together. Despite its massive area, it’s home to fewer than 50,000 people. Conversely, Storey County is the smallest, just east of Reno.

Nevada’s counties have some neat stories behind them. First, Humboldt County is named after a German explorer who never even set foot in Nevada. There’s also Washoe County, whose name comes from the Washoe people (the area’s original inhabitants).

From the neon-lit streets of Las Vegas to the rugged beauty of the Ruby Mountains, Nevada’s counties have more variety than you might expect.