Nevada counties Churchill County - Nicknamed the Oasis of Nevada, Churchill County is located just east of Reno and has its roots in agriculture. The county seat is in Fallon, which also hosts Fallon Naval Air Station. Clark County - Nevada's most highly populated county, it encompasses Nevada's largest city, Las Vegas and includes other outlying areas. Clark County has 24 golf courses and eight state and national parks. The recreational highlights are Lake Mead, Mt. Charleston and Lee Canyon. Douglas County - Gardnerville, Minden and Genoa are located here. Outdoor recreational opportunities abound in this county that encompasses part of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Elko County - Home of cowboy poetry, Elko County gained fame for its annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering held in Elko, the county seat. It is, geographically, the second largest county in Nevada. Like most of Nevada, its economy is based on mining and agriculture. Esmeralda County - Goldfield, the county seat, was once the biggest city in the state. Now, very little of this old town remains. It is located off of US 95. Eureka County - Eureka, I have found it! Legend has it that the county got its name when miners shouted "Eureka!" upon finding gold in the 1860s. Today Eureka's industries include mining, agriculture and construction. Humboldt County - Humboldt county is the home of the largest potato field in the U.S. and the largest potato dehydration plant in the world. The county is the leading agricultural industry in Nevada with more than 100,000 acres under cultivation. Winnemucca is the only incorporated city and the main population source. Lander County - Interstate 80 runs through the northern part of Lander County and Highway 50,"The Loneliest Highway in America," runs through the southern part. Its county seat, Battle Mountain was founded with the building of the first transcontinental railroad. Lander County has its roots in the mining and ranching industry. Lincoln County - Lincoln County is located in southeastern Nevada and is primarily a rural county. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing and camping. Lyon County - Yerington is this county's only incorporated city. Lyon County is mostly rural and cultivates over 50,000 acres. Cowboy poetry and rodeos are the featured events on the county's calendar. Nye County - This county was created on February 16, 1864. It is named after James W. Nye, who served as a US senator from Nevada when it became a state in 1864. Mineral County - Mineral county is dotted with mining communities and ghost towns. Among this county's attractions is Berlin-Icthyosaur State Park, Yosemite National Park and Shurz--part of the Walker Indian Reservation. Pershing County - Pershing County, located approximately 90 miles north of Reno, marks the beginning of the 40-mile desert. The county offers historical points of interest including giant tufa fields, prehistoric habitats, ghost towns and the Emigrant Trail. Storey County - Virginia City, made famous by the historic Comstock Lode, is located in this county. Washoe County - Washoe county is located along the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in western Nevada. Reno, the county seat, is the second largest city in Nevada. This county features recreational spots such as Lake Tahoe and Incline Village. White Pine County - This county lies the the western end of Nevada's historical Pony Express. Ely, the county seat, is situated at the intersection of Highways 6, 93 and 50. Nearby are recreational sites including Great Basin National Park and Lehman Caves.   Posted Nov. 13, 1998 Copyright 1998 Nevada Outpost TOP