Nevada Counties

Nevada Counties

by Vishul Malik



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.


Churchill County Nevada Map

Churchill County Nevada Map shows the county’s location, the county seat, neighbouring counties, the state capital, etc. Churchill County is located in the west part of Nevada. Its total area is 5,024 sq mi (13,010 sq km), where 4,930 sq mi (12,800 sq km) land area and 94 sq mi (240 sq km) is water area. Fallon is the county seat and also the largest city.

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White Pine County Map, Nevada

White Pine County Map shows the county’s location, the county seat, neighbouring counties, etc. White Pine County is located along the central-eastern boundary of Nevada. Its total area is 8,897 sq mi (23,040 sq km), where 8,876 sq mi (22,990 sq km) land area and 21 sq mi (50 sq km) is water area. Ely is the county seat and also the largest city.

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Clark County Nevada Map

Clark County Nevada Map shows the county’s location, the county seat, neighbouring counties, the state capital, etc. Clark County is located in the southern tip of Nevada. Its total area is 8,061 sq mi (20,880 sq km), where 7,891 sq mi (20,440 sq km) land area and 169 sq mi (440 sq km) is water area. Las Vegas is the county seat and also the largest city.

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Carson City Nevada Map

Carson City Nevada Map shows the county’s location, the county seat, neighbouring counties, the state capital, etc. Carson City, the capital of Nevada, is officially called the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City. For census purposes, it is considered equivalent to a county. This small desert-mountain city is situated east of the main Sierra Nevada rise and Lake Tahoe. Its total area is 157.24 sq mi (407.26 sq km).

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Douglas County Nevada Map

Douglas County Nevada Map shows the county’s location, the county seat, neighbouring counties, the state capital, etc. Douglas County is located in the northwestern part of Nevada. Its total area is 738 sq mi (1,910 sq km), where 710 sq mi (1,800 sq km) land area and 28 sq mi (70 sq km) is water area. Minden is the county seat and Gardnerville Ranchos is the largest city.

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Elko County Nevada Map

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.

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Map of Esmeralda County, Nevada

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.

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Eureka Map, Nevada

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.

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Humboldt County Map, Nevada

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.

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Lander County Nevada Map

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.

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