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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]]. It spans more than 17,000 square miles—larger than the entire state of Massachusetts—and is known for its wide-open spaces and rugged terrain.<ref name="ElkoSize">Elko County Official Website. ''About Elko County''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.elkocountynv.net</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>


Despite its size, the population remains relatively small, with an estimated 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> The county was established in 1869 during a period of western expansion and named after the city of [[Elko, Nevada|Elko]], its county seat.<ref name="NVHistory">Nevada State Library and Archives. ''Nevada Historical Records: County Formation''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://nsla.nv.gov</ref>
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>


The city of Elko serves as a regional hub for the area’s dominant industries—ranching, mining, and rail freight.<ref name="ElkoEconomy">Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. ''Elko County Economic Overview''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://detr.nv.gov</ref> Culturally, it's known for the annual [[National Cowboy Poetry Gathering]], a weeklong celebration of Western storytelling and heritage that draws visitors from around the world.<ref name="CowboyPoetry">Western Folklife Center. ''National Cowboy Poetry Gathering''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.westernfolklife.org</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.


Beyond the city limits, Elko County includes several other communities such as [[Wells, Nevada|Wells]], [[Carlin, Nevada|Carlin]], and [[West Wendover, Nevada|West Wendover]], as well as multiple tribal lands and reservations.<ref name="ElkoTowns">Elko Convention & Visitors Authority. ''Communities of Elko County''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://exploreelko.com</ref> The landscape is part of the [[Great Basin]]—dry, remote, and ecologically diverse. Popular natural attractions include the [[Ruby Mountains]], often called the “Swiss Alps of Nevada,” which offer hiking, climbing, and backcountry skiing opportunities.<ref name="RubyMountains">U.S. Forest Service. ''Ruby Mountains Ranger District''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.fs.usda.gov</ref>
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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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