Nevada Counties

by Vishul Malik

March 24, 2022

The Nevada Territorial Legislature established nine counties on November 25, 1861, including Douglas, Churchill, Esmeralda, Lyon, Humboldt, Ormsby, Washoe, Storey and Lake. On October 31, 1864, Nevada was admitted to the Union with 11 counties adding two more counties, Nye and Lander. Lake County was consolidated with Washoe County in 1889. Four more counties were established, including Lincoln (1866), Elko and White Pine (1869), and Eureka (1873). In 1900 the last three counties were formed, including Clark County (1909), Mineral (1911) and Pershing (1919). Ormsby County, formed in 1861, consolidated with Carson City to form a single municipal government known as Carson City in 1969.

How Many Counties in Nevada

The US state of Nevada has 17 counties and one independent city. Carson City is the one independent city in the Nevada state of the United States. You can check this Nevada County Map which shows the location of all counties on the Nevada Map.

Counties of Nevada

Churchill County
Clark County
Douglas County
Elko County
Esmeralda County
Eureka County
Humboldt
Lander County
Lincoln County
Lyon County
Mineral County
Nye County
Pershing County
Storey County
Washoe County
White Pine County

Largest and Smallest County in Nevada by Area

Nye County, covering 18,147 square miles (47 000 km square), is the largest county in Nevada. The smallest county in Nevada is Storey County, covering 264 square miles (680 km square).

Best Counties to live in Nevada

The three best counties to live in Nevada are Washoe County, Clark County and Douglas County.

Most Populated and Least Populated County of Nevada

Population wise, Clark County is the most populated county (2020 census) in Nevada and Esmeralda County is the least populated county (2020 census) in Nevada.

Information about Maps of All Counties of Nevada

The maps of counties of Nevada are available on the website describing facts about counties. The map shows the location of the county within the state, its county seat, state and county boundary. These maps can be used for different purposes.

Elko County Nevada Map

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Elko County Nevada Map shows the county’s location, the county seat, neighbouring counties, the state capital, etc. Elko County is located in the northeastern part of Nevada. Its total area is 17,203 sq mi (44,560 sq km), where 17,170 sq mi (44,500 sq km) land area and 33 sq mi (90 sq km) is water area. Elko is the county seat and also the largest city.

Map of Esmeralda County, Nevada

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Map of Esmeralda County, Nevada shows the county’s location, the county seat, neighbouring counties, the state capital, etc. Esmeralda County is located in the west part of Nevada. Its total area is 3,589 sq mi (9,300 sq km), where 3,582 sq mi (9,280 sq km) land area and 7.2 sq mi (19 sq km) is water area. Goldfield is the county seat and Dyer the largest community.

Eureka Map, Nevada

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Eureka Map shows the Eureka county’s location, the county seat, neighbouring counties, the state capital, and many more. Eureka County is located in central Nevada. Its total area is 4,180 sq mi (10,826 sq km), where 4,176 sq mi (10,816 sq km) is land area and 4.3 sq mi (11 sq km) is water area. Eureka is the county seat and also the largest city.

Humboldt County Map, Nevada

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Humboldt County Map shows the county’s location, the county seat, neighboring counties, the state capital, and many more. Humboldt County is located in north-central Nevada. Its total area is 9,658 sq mi (25,010 sq km), of which 9,641 sq mi (24,970 sq km) is land area and 17 sq mi (40 sq km) is water area. Winnemucca is the county seat and also the largest city.

Lander County Nevada Map

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Lander County Nevada Map shows the county’s location, the county seat, neighbouring counties, the state capital, and many more. Lander County is located in central Nevada. Its total area is 5,519 sq mi (14,290 sq km), where 5,490 sq mi (14,200 sq km) land area and 29 sq mi (80 sq km) is water area. Battle Mountain is the county seat and also the largest city.

Lincoln County Nevada Map

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Lincoln County Nevada Map shows the county’s location, the county seat, neighbouring counties, the state capital, and many more. Lincoln County is located in southeastern Nevada. Its total area is 10,637 sq mi (27,550 sq km), where 10,633 sq mi (27,540 sq km) land area and 3.8 sq mi (10 sq km) is water area. Pioche is the county seat and Caliente is the largest city.

Lyon County Nevada Map

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Lyon County Nevada Map shows the county’s location, the county seat, neighbouring counties, the state capital, and many more. Lyon County is located in west-central Nevada. Its total area is 2,024 sq mi (5,240 sq km), where 2,001 sq mi (5,180 sq km) land area and 23 sq mi (60 sq km) is water area. Yerington is the county seat and Fernley is the largest city.

Mineral County Nevada Map

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Mineral County Nevada Map shows the county’s location, the county seat, neighbouring counties, the state capital, and many more. Mineral County is located in west-central Nevada. Its total area is 3,813 sq mi (9,880 sq km), where 3,753 sq mi (9,720 sq km) land area and 60 sq mi (200 sq km) is water area. Hawthorne is the county seat and also the largest city.

Nye County Nevada Map

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Nye County Nevada Map shows the county’s location, the county seat, neighbouring counties, the state capital, etc.

Pershing Map, Nevada

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Pershing Map, Nevada shows the county’s location, the county seat, neighbouring counties, the state capital, and many more. Pershing County is located in the northern part of Nevada. Its total area is 6,067 sq mi (15,710 sq km), where 6,037 sq mi (15,640 sq km) land area and 31 sq mi (80 sq km) is water area. Lovelock is the county seat and also the largest city.