Nevadaworks and the Communities/Counties it Serves

hese thirteen counties comprise the 70,172 square mile service area of Nevadaworks, one of the largest single local workforce areas in the country. From densely urban settings to sparsely populated rural towns, Nevadaworks delivers workforce services to all of these unique areas that over 700,000 people call home.

Carson City • Churchill • Douglas • Elko • Eureka • Humboldt • Lander • Lyon • Mineral • Pershing • Storey • Washoe • White Pine

Nevada's territorial and state capital has a rich and colorful frontier past. Carson City was founded as a community in 1858, seven years after the first settlement of Eagle Station trading post in 1851. Carson City is named for the nearby Carson River, which explorer John C. Fremont named after their 1843-44 expedition for his scout: the famous frontiersman Christopher "Kit" Carson. Pioneer Abraham Curry arrived in Eagle Valley in 1858 and soon thereafter surveyed and platted a town site. The farsighted and optimistic Abe Curry set aside 10 acres expressly for the construction of a capitol-- this was before the formation of Nevada Territory in 1861. Carson City was soon designated both the territorial capital and county seat of the new Ormsby County. President Abraham Lincoln, recognizing the importance of Nevada's silver and gold to the Union's Civil War effort, signed the proclamation that ushered Nevada into statehood on October 31, 1864. Carson City was selected as the state capital at the constitutional convention and has retained that honor to the present day.

Following the discovery of gold and silver on the nearby Comstock Lode in 1859, Carson City became a thriving commercial center. The booming mines in Virginia City, Gold Hill and Silver City resulted in quartz reduction mills being built along the Carson River to process the ore. Lumber for mine timbers and cordwood was provided from the Sierra Nevada Mountains around Lake Tahoe. The Virginia and Truckee Railroad was organized in 1868 to connect the Comstock mines with the river mills and to bring lumber and supplies back to the mines. The United States Mint in Carson City was completed in 1869; it is today the site of the Nevada State Museum. Carson City rapidly became one of Nevada's principal communities in the 19th century.

Churchill County is located east of Reno in northern Nevada with the city of Fallon serving as the county seat. Because of its agricultural beginnings and an abundance of verdant fields, the area has been called the Oasis of Nevada. While agriculture continues to play a strong role in the community, Churchill County is an oasis for other reasons as well. The Churchill County Fairgrounds and the Fallon Convention Center play host to a variety events throughout the year. Churchill County also hosts Fallon Naval Air Station that is the home of the Top Gun fighter school. With its prime location and excellent weather featuring 309 days of sunshine per year, Churchill County is an excellent community for family, business and recreation.

Established in 1861, Douglas County has three towns: Gardnerville, Minden and Genoa. Minden, the County seat, has a population in excess of 2,000 people. The major employers in the County are in the fields of Gaming and Tourism, research and manufacturing, government and services. Douglas County has six elementary schools, three junior high schools, two high schools, nine public parks and vast recreational facilities.

The Carson Valley offers a unique advantage of suburban and rural lifestyles. Carson City, the state capital, is located 15 miles to the north. Reno lies 45 miles to the north and Lake Tahoe is 15 miles west. Douglas County offers the facilities and amenities of a metropolitan area, yet remains pleasantly rural with easy access to all services. Douglas County's recreational center is dominated by the grand Sierra Nevada Mountains. There is plenty of skiing and snow boarding in winter and biking, hiking, golfing at our three golf courses, relaxing in a hot air balloon or soaring the sky in a glider during summer months. The geographical and physical assets of Douglas County provide a scenic environment for all. Its boundaries encompass the Sierra Nevada Mountains and beautiful Lake Tahoe as well as the Carson River and Topaz Lake. Elevations vary from a low of 4,625 feet on the valley floor to a high of 9,500 feet at East Peak. The Carson Valley's close proximity to the mountains creates one of the most comfortable daily temperature ranges in the continental United States. An arid climate prevails with warm summers, moderate winters, and cool night temperatures year around.

The county was organized in the year 1869, is located in northeastern Nevada and is the second largest county in the state (17,135 square miles). It is bordered on the north by Idaho, and on the east by Utah. The City of Elko, the County seat, is 290 miles east of Reno, 241 miles west of Salt Lake City and 246 miles south of Boise. The Land of Elko County consists of mountains interspersed with low, flat valleys. The Humboldt River flows through Elko County, with the Ruby Mountains stretching across the county in a north-south direction. The County's elevation varies between 5,000 and 11,000 feet with the Ruby Dome (elevation 11,300 feet) being the highest point in the county. Approximately 71% of the land in Elko County is federally controlled. Elko County has four incorporated cities: Carlin, Wells, West Wendover, and the City of Elko. The City of Elko is the major urban area, with the remainder of the County primarily rural.

Legend has it that Eureka, Nevada, got its name when miners shouted, "Eureka!" - meaning I have found it - upon discovering gold in the 1860s. The County is centered in the town of Eureka, a historic mining town of 1,100 residents. It is on Highway 50 at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Many of the buildings that were constructed in the 1800s are still in use today. The County offers job opportunities in the mining, farming, construction industries, and in government services. It offers an outdoor lifestyle rooted in the historic West, with ample recreation nearby.

Humboldt County is located in the rugged, high desert region of north-central Nevada, bordered on the north by Oregon and by neighboring Nevada counties to the west, south and east. The County's 9,626 square miles offer some of the most varied, spectacular scenery in the State and a wide array of recreational opportunities. The County's economy is derived in large part from its main industries: mining, agriculture and agricultural services, tourism and construction. The County is located in the rich gold mining center of the Western U.S. and is the leading agricultural county in the State of Nevada with over 100,000 acres under cultivation. Tourism is also a large part of the County's economic base due to the large numbers of visitors the gaming industry brings to the area and the draw of the beautiful wide-open spaces, historical sites, and great hunting and fishing.

Lander County is located in North Central Nevada, along I-80 on the county's northern end and Highway 50 ("The Loneliest Highway in America) at the southeastern end. Lander County as it exists today is indebted to tough individuals who, long before highways and railroads, braved life in Nevada's high desert to pursue mining and ranching interests in its arid desert valleys. Battle Mountain was founded in 1870 with the building of the first transcontinental railroad. From 1843 until 1859 the Humboldt River was the highway across Nevada. It has been estimated that some 200,000 people took this route " The Trail of the Forty Niners" to California. By comparison 53,000 people traveled the Oregon Trail during the same period. From Battle Mountain, Lander County's seat of government, to Kingston, a smaller planned community of retirement and vacation homes, to Austin, a tourist mecca 89 miles to the south, there are many things to do and see.

Lyon County is in West Central Nevada on Highway 95A from the North, or SR 208 or 339 from the South. Yerington, one of only two incorporated cities in Lyon County, has been the County seat since 1911. Lyon County offers a rural, yet modern lifestyle and is one of the leading agricultural areas in Northern Nevada with approximately 50,000 acres under cultivation. Other communities in Lyon County include: Smith Valley, Wellington, Silver Springs/Stagecoach, Dayton/Moundhouse, and Fernley.

Mineral County is in Nevada's interior, on Highway 95, where a true "Nevada atmosphere" combines western flavor with an excellent business climate. Mining communities and ghost towns - some dating back to the 19th century - dot the county. Mineral County offers an attractive business climate and a variety of recreational activities and attractions, including Walker Lake (Home of "Cecil" the sea serpent), Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, Mammoth & June Lake, Yosemite National Park, and Schurz, Nevada - Part of the Walker River Indian Reservation, to name a few.

Pershing County is located along Interstate 80, approximately 90 miles North of Reno, Nevada, in the Humboldt River Valley. Pershing County maintains a friendly rural atmosphere and a high quality of life and offers visitors numerous recreational and historical points of interest. Some of these include: Giant Tufa Fields, Prehistoric Habitats, Ancient Geological Formations, Ghost Towns and Old Mining Areas, the Emigrant Trail, and the Beginning of the Infamous 40-Mile Desert.

Due in part to its exquisite location less than a half-hour from Reno, Storey County is growing and with that growth has come an expansion of services. Visitors to Virginia City often fall under the spell of dream-scape vistas, but just beyond those vistas, the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRI) one of the largest and most technologically and environmentally sophisticated industrial parks in the country is beginning the transformation of Storey County from a place that resides in historical memory into a powerful business center for Nevada in the 21st century.

Washoe County is a growing area located along the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in western Nevada. The county covers an area of 6,600 square miles in the northwest section of the State bordering California and Oregon and has a population of 333,566. The county seat is the City of Reno, the third largest city in Nevada. Other communities in Washoe County are Sparks and Incline Village, at Lake Tahoe. Recreational activities abound, including skiing, fishing, lakes and hiking, all within minutes of the metropolitan area. Citizens enjoy cultural events, quality public schools, and excellent public services. The economy is growing, housing is plentiful, and the cost of living is moderate. Washoe County’s climate is mild, with low humidity and rainfall, and we enjoy the full range of the four seasons.

White Pine County is located in the rugged, high desert region of eastern Nevada. Centered in the town of Ely, it is situated at the intersection of Highways 6, 93, and 50, which is often referred to as "the Loneliest Road in America". The County lies at the eastern end of Nevada's famed pony Express Territory. Nearby are numerous recreational areas, including one of the country's least crowded national parks, Great Basin National Park. Here also are the spectacular Lehman Caves, with exotic rock formations found in no other cave in the world, and the high mountains that are home to the most southerly glacier in America and to several stands of Bristlecone Pine, the oldest living things on earth.


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