Carson City Nevada Map
Carson City, Nevada — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Carson City, Carson City (city).
Interactive Map of Carson City, Nevada
| City | Carson City |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| County | Carson City (city) |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 39.163798 |
| Longitude | -119.767403 |
| Population | 58,384 |
| Density | 155.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Carson City, Nevada
Carson City is a locality in Carson City (city), Nevada, United States. It has a population of 58,384. The population density is 155.9 people per km². Carson City is located at 39.1638°N, 119.7674°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 89701.
Carson City unfolds against a backdrop of formidable, sun-baked peaks, their rugged contours softened by the pale, dust-tinged light of the high desert. It lies 25.4 miles south of Reno, NV (from Reno, NV: bearing 174°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-north-west of Johnson Lane. The Sierra Nevada’s imposing presence looms to the west, a constant, silent sentinel, while the valley floor, a mosaic of scrubby sagebrush and resilient grasses, slopes gently eastward. The air here carries a dry, crisp quality, particularly in the early mornings, hinting at the arid climate that shapes the very character of the land. Streets are laid out with a certain straightforwardness, a legacy of its frontier origins, and the occasional cottonwood tree, a defiant splash of green, offers a welcome, if fleeting, shade. The sky above Carson City is an immense, often brilliant, expanse, a canvas for clouds that drift by with an unhurried grace. Founded in the wake of the Comstock Lode’s silver boom, Carson City’s history is inextricably linked to the fortunes of the mines. Though the silver rush has long since faded, the echoes of that era persist, a subtle undercurrent in the city’s identity. Today, the local economy draws from a more diversified base, with government services, tourism, and a growing tech sector contributing to its livelihood. The Nevada State Capitol building, a stately edifice, stands as a tangible reminder of its role as the state’s administrative heart. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the Nevada State Museum, housed in the former U.S. Mint, where the stories of prospectors and pioneers are brought to life through exhibits of mining artifacts and local history. The rhythm of life in Carson City is generally unhurried, a comfortable pace that allows for appreciation of the stark, beautiful landscape and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants.
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About This Carson City Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Carson City, Nevada with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Carson City and Carson City (city). Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Carson City is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Carson City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
