Bennett Springs Nevada Map

About Bennett Springs, Nevada

Bennett Springs is a locality in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States. It is a small community with a population of 101. The population density is 11.3 people per km². Bennett Springs is located at 37.7141°N, 114.4667°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 89008.

Bennett Springs rests in a wide, shallow basin, a place where the high desert softens its edges. It lies 65.2 miles north-west of St. George, UT (from St. George, UT: bearing 311°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-north-east of Caliente. The land here is a mosaic of sagebrush and sparse grasses, punctuated by the hardy resilience of juniper trees that cling to the gentle slopes rising towards distant, sun-baked mesas. A subtle scent of dry earth and wild herbs hangs in the air, especially potent in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky in hues of ochre and rose. The springs themselves, though modest, lend a touch of life, creating small, verdant pockets that stand in quiet contrast to the surrounding arid expanse, a delicate promise of sustenance in this formidable landscape. The history of Bennett Springs is as understated as its landscape, tied to the ebb and flow of resource extraction that has long characterized this corner of Lincoln County. For generations, the springs provided a vital watering hole for travelers and livestock crossing the vast territory, a silent testament to human reliance on natural havens. While not a boomtown in the traditional sense, its economy has historically been shaped by the discovery and exploitation of minerals, the echoes of which can still be felt in the weathered cabins and disused equipment dotting the hillsides. Today, Bennett Springs continues to draw a quiet existence, its character defined by a stoic independence and a profound connection to the enduring, unyielding beauty of the high desert.

About This Bennett Springs Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bennett Springs, Nevada — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.7141, -114.4667. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bennett Springs and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Bennett Springs includes the ZIP code (89008), telephone area code (702, 725), county seat of Lincoln County (Pioche), and school district assignment (Lincoln County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bennett Springs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.