White Pine County Map, Nevada

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White Pine County, Nevada

White Pine County sits in east-central Nevada, next to Utah. Ely is the county seat, which feels like a throwback to simpler times. This is copper country, with a history as deep as the mines that dot the landscape.
Great Basin National Park is the crown jewel, home to ancient bristlecone pines and the stunning Lehman Caves. You want isolation? You’ve got it here in White Pine County. The county’s bigger than Connecticut but home to fewer than 10,000 people.
Ranching is still a way of life, with cattle grazing on vast open ranges. The Nevada Northern Railway showcases the area’s railroading past, complete with steam engines. White Pine County draws astronomers and stargazers for its incredibly dark skies. It’s a place where the mountains meet the high desert.
Category | Details |
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County Name | White Pine County |
County Seat | Ely |
Population | Approximately 9,800 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Ely, McGill, Ruth, Lund, Baker |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 6, U.S. Highway 50, U.S. Highway 93, Nevada State Route 318 |
FIPS Code | 32-033 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 8,897 square miles (8,876 sq mi land, 21 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Elko County (North), Tooele County, Utah (Northeast), Juab County, Utah (East), Millard County, Utah (Southeast), Lincoln County (South), Nye County (Southwest), Eureka County (West) |
Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone (PT) |
State | Nevada |
Coordinates | 39.2803° N, 114.8724° W |
Etymology | Named after the White Pine trees found in the region |
Major Landmarks | Great Basin National Park, Lehman Caves, Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park |
Website | White Pine County Website |
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