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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.

  • Mineral County Nevada Map

    by Vishal Kumar

    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

    by Vishal Kumar

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

  • Pershing Map, Nevada

    by Vishal Kumar

    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.

  • Storey County Nevada Map

    by Vishal Kumar

    Storey County Nevada Map shows the county’s location, the county seat, neighbouring counties, and others. Storey County is located in the western part of Nevada. Its total area is 6,067 sq mi (15,710 sq km), where 6,037 sq mi (15,640 sq km) is land area and 31 sq mi (80 sq km) is water area. It is the smallest county in Nevada. Virginia City is the county seat.

  • Washoe County Map, Nevada

    by Vishal Kumar

    Washoe County Map shows the county’s location, the county seat, neighbouring counties, etc. Washoe County is one of the 16 counties and 1 independent city in Nevada. Its total area is 6,542 sq mi (16,940 sq km), where 6,302 sq mi (16,320 sq km)land area and 240 sq mi (600 sq km) is water area. Reno is the county seat and also the largest city.

  • Churchill County Nevada Map

    by Vishal Kumar

    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.

  • White Pine County Map, Nevada

    by Vishal Kumar

    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.

  • Clark County Nevada Map

    by Vishal Kumar

    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.

  • Carson City Nevada Map

    by Vishal Kumar

    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).

  • Douglas County Nevada Map

    by Vishal Kumar

    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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