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20-412: The more fertile part of Pahranagat Valley is a narrow ribbon of green (no more than 1-mile (1.6 km) wide), like an oasis in the vast Nevada desert. It is approximately 40 miles (64 km) long, running north and south, and is watered by three large natural springs of water ( Hiko Springs , Crystal Springs , and Ash Springs ) and many smaller ones as well. It has four lakes, two near the north end of

40-476: A household in the county was $ 31,979, and the median income for a family was $ 45,588. Males had a median income of $ 40,048 versus $ 23,571 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,326. About 11.50% of families and 16.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.60% of those under age 18 and 17.40% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 5,345 people, 1,988 households, and 1,282 families living in

60-626: A ranch village and railroad siding named Las Vegas . However, that siding, which led to the future city of Las Vegas, was separated from Lincoln County upon the founding of Clark County effective July 1, 1909, by act of the Nevada Legislature. Area 51 is in Lincoln County and the county sheriff acts in proxy for the perimeter security forces. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has an area of 10,637 square miles (27,550 km ), of which 10,633 square miles (27,540 km )

80-559: Is Shingle Peak , while the county's most topographically prominent peak is Mormon Peak . Lincoln County contains 16 official wilderness areas that are part of the National Wilderness Preservation System . All are managed by the Bureau of Land Management . Several extend into neighboring counties (as indicated below). As of the census of 2000, there were 4,165 people, 1,540 households, and 1,010 families living in

100-537: Is a county in the U.S. state of Nevada . As of the 2020 census , the population was 4,499, making it the fourth-least populous county in Nevada. Its county seat is Pioche . Like many counties in Nevada, it is dry and sparsely populated, though notable for containing the Area 51 government Air Force base. Lincoln County was established in 1866 after Congress enlarged Nevada by moving its state line eastward and southward at

120-538: Is a natural spring located at the farming community of Hiko , in Lincoln County , eastern Nevada , United States. Its cool water flowing from the hillside spring supports the existence of the desert community. Hiko Springs flows beyond the spring for about 5 miles (8.0 km) in the northern end of the Pahranagat Valley . It also supplies irrigation water for valley farms there, and for riparian habitats in

140-663: Is land and 3.8 square miles (9.8 km ) (0.04%) is water. While only the third-largest county by area in the state of Nevada , it is the seventh-largest county in area in the United States , not including boroughs and census areas in Alaska . The south cliff of Mount Rummel, the summit of which is just north of the county line in White Pine County , contains Lincoln County's highest point, at 10,640 feet (3,240 m). The highest independent mountain completely within Lincoln County

160-513: The Hiko Range . State Route 318 and then U.S. Route 93 traverse the entire length of the valley. The more inhabited areas in Pahranagat Valley include (from north to south) Hiko , Ash Springs , Richardville , and Alamo , with the town of Alamo being the largest and where all of the schools for the valley are located. The closest town to Pahranagat Valley is over 50 miles (80 km) to

180-505: The Key Pittman Wildlife Management Area. It fills the small Nesbitt Lake and Frenchie Lake within the Nevada state wildlife preserve. 35°10′09″N 114°40′47″W  /  35.16917°N 114.67972°W  / 35.16917; -114.67972 This Lincoln County , Nevada state location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Lincoln County, Nevada Lincoln County

200-416: The county. The population density was less than one person per square mile (and less than 1/km ). There were 2,178 housing units at an average density of 0 per square mile (0/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 91.50% White , 1.78% Black or African American , 1.75% Native American , 0.34% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 2.69% from other races , and 1.92% from two or more races. 5.31% of

220-417: The county. The population density was 0.5 inhabitants per square mile (0.19/km ). There were 2,730 housing units at an average density of 0.3 per square mile (0.12/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 91.1% white, 2.3% black or African American, 1.1% American Indian, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% Pacific islander, 2.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 6.2% of

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240-577: The east at Caliente, Nevada . Pahranagat has been derived by various linguists and others from the Southern Paiute language , although its meaning has been debated. The Crystal Springs area, used as a watering spot and campsite, was a principal stop-over on the Mormon Trail Alternate Route. In the late 1850s, the area was a haven for outlaws who pastured hundreds of heads of stolen cattle and horses on its meadows. Silver ore

260-432: The expense of Utah and Arizona territories. It is named after Abraham Lincoln , the 16th President of the United States . Original legislation called for the creation of a "Stewart County", after Nevada Senator William M. Stewart , but this was later changed in a substitute bill. Crystal Springs was the county's first seat in 1866, followed by Hiko in 1867 and Pioche in 1871. Lincoln County initially included

280-555: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. According to the 2000 census the five largest ancestry groups in Lincoln County are English (21%), German (18%), Irish (11%), Mexican (4%) and Italian (4%). There were 1,540 households, out of which 29.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% were married couples living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.40% were non-families. 31.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.10% had someone living alone who

300-459: The population. In terms of ancestry, 39.8% were English , 19.5% were German , 12.4% were Irish , 6.1% were Danish , 5.9% were Dutch , and 1.8% were American . Of the 1,988 households, 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.5% were non-families, and 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size

320-589: The region includes the Alamo meteor impact , which scattered layers of impact debris across the area near Alamo. The Pahranagat Valley is home to several endangered species, like Fluminicola merriami , Bufo nelsoni , and endemic subspecies of Gila robusta , Rhinichthys osculus , Crenichthys baileyi , and Microtus montanus . 37°17′35″N 115°07′28″W  /  37.29306°N 115.12444°W  / 37.29306; -115.12444 Hiko Springs, Nevada Hiko Springs , also spelled Hyko Springs ,

340-610: The valley (Nesbitt Lake and Frenchie Lake) and two towards the south end ( Upper Pahranagat Lake and Lower Pahranagat Lake ). The southern half of the valley, including the two lakes, is home to the Pahranagat Valley National Wildlife Refuge . Pahranagat Valley is bordered on the west by a range of mountains called the Mount Irish Range and then the Pahranagat Range . It is bordered on the east by

360-503: Was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.16. The median age was 39.9 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 44,695 and the median income for a family was $ 56,167. Males had a median income of $ 51,475 versus $ 26,366 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,148. About 7.5% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over. Public schools in Lincoln County are under

380-459: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.15. In the county, the population was spread out, with 30.10% under the age of 18, 6.00% from 18 to 24, 21.90% from 25 to 44, 25.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 107.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.20 males. The median income for

400-523: Was discovered in 1865 on Mount Irish , and Logan sprang briefly into existence. A mill to process the ore was built in Hiko , the ruins of which are still in existence. Since the late 19th century, Pahranagat Valley has been primarily an agricultural community. Presently, it is also a bedroom community for many who work in Las Vegas , even though the commute is over 100 miles (160 km) one way. The geology of

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