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<li>[[Elko]] – City (County Seat)</li>
<li>[[Carlin]] – City</li>
<li>[[Wells]] – City</li>
<li>[[West Wendover]] – City</li>
<li>[[Spring Creek]] – Unincorporated</li>
<li>[[Jackpot]] – Unincorporated</li>
<li>[[Mountain City]] – Unincorporated</li>
<li>[[Tuscarora]] – Unincorporated</li>
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'''Elko County''' is one of the largest counties in the continental United States by area, located in the northeastern part of [[Nevada]]. Covering more than 17,000 square miles, it's larger than some U.S. states—yet it's sparsely populated, with around 55,000 residents as of 2023.<ref name="USCensusElko">U.S. Census Bureau. ''QuickFacts: Elko County, Nevada''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/elkocountynevada</ref>
'''Elko County''' is located in northeastern [[Nevada]] and is the fourth-largest county in the continental United States by land area. As of the 2020 Census, Elko County had a population of approximately 53,700 people.<ref name="census">U.S. Census Bureau. ''QuickFacts: Elko County, Nevada''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/elkocountynevada</ref>


The county was established in 1869 and named after the city of [[Elko, Nevada|Elko]], which serves as its county seat and largest community. Elko is a regional hub for ranching, mining, and rail transport, and it’s also home to the annual [[National Cowboy Poetry Gathering]], a unique celebration of Western culture.
Established in 1869, Elko County was formed from part of Lander County and named after the city of [[Elko]], which remains the county seat. The area developed rapidly with the arrival of the Central Pacific Railroad and later became a key hub for Nevada’s gold mining industry.<ref name="history">Nevada State Archives. ''Elko County History Overview''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://nsla.nv.gov</ref>
 
Today, the county supports a diverse economy including **mining**, **ranching**, and **tourism**. Communities such as [[Carlin]], [[Wells]], and [[West Wendover]] play important roles in regional transportation, energy, and recreation. [[Spring Creek]], a large residential subdivision, is one of Nevada’s largest unincorporated communities.
 
Elko County is also home to scenic mountain ranges and wilderness areas, including parts of the **Ruby Mountains**, **Jarbidge Wilderness**, and **Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest**. The region is culturally rich, with annual events like the [[National Cowboy Poetry Gathering]] and a strong Western heritage.


Outside of Elko, the county includes small towns like [[Wells, Nevada|Wells]], [[Carlin, Nevada|Carlin]], [[West Wendover, Nevada|West Wendover]], and several tribal communities. Much of the land is rugged and remote, part of the vast [[Great Basin]] region. Elko County is also rich in outdoor opportunities—from hiking in the [[Ruby Mountains]] to exploring ancient petroglyphs and high desert valleys.
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Latest revision as of 20:58, 8 May 2025

Cities and Towns in Elko County

Elko County is located in northeastern Nevada and is the fourth-largest county in the continental United States by land area. As of the 2020 Census, Elko County had a population of approximately 53,700 people.[1]

Established in 1869, Elko County was formed from part of Lander County and named after the city of Elko, which remains the county seat. The area developed rapidly with the arrival of the Central Pacific Railroad and later became a key hub for Nevada’s gold mining industry.[2]

Today, the county supports a diverse economy including **mining**, **ranching**, and **tourism**. Communities such as Carlin, Wells, and West Wendover play important roles in regional transportation, energy, and recreation. Spring Creek, a large residential subdivision, is one of Nevada’s largest unincorporated communities.

Elko County is also home to scenic mountain ranges and wilderness areas, including parts of the **Ruby Mountains**, **Jarbidge Wilderness**, and **Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest**. The region is culturally rich, with annual events like the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and a strong Western heritage.


References

  1. ↑ U.S. Census Bureau. QuickFacts: Elko County, Nevada. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/elkocountynevada
  2. ↑ Nevada State Archives. Elko County History Overview. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://nsla.nv.gov
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