Double Spring Nevada Map

About Double Spring, Nevada

Double Spring is a locality in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. It is a small community with a population of 265. The population density is 10.7 people per km². Double Spring is located at 38.7757°N, 119.5886°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 89410.

Double Spring lies at the foot of the Carson Range, where the land begins its slow, patient climb toward the jagged peaks that claw at the Nevada sky. It lies 28.5 miles south-south-east of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 160°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-east of Ruhenstroth. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and ochres, a sparse beauty dictated by the arid climate. Ponderosa pines, their bark the color of burnt sienna, cling to slopes that are a mosaic of granite outcrops and hardy scrub. During the late afternoon, the sun casts long, distorted shadows that stretch and warp across the terrain, giving the hills an uncanny, almost sculpted appearance. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of pine resin and the mineral tang of exposed rock, a subtle perfume that speaks of elevation and isolation. The history of Double Spring is deeply entwined with the discovery of silver in the surrounding mountains. While not a boomtown in the dramatic sense of some of its neighbors, the promise of mineral wealth brought prospectors and settlers to this remote corner of Douglas County. The local economy, though diversified now, still carries echoes of that past, with a quiet resilience that has seen it weather booms and busts. Today, ranching and the careful stewardship of the land are central to the identity of Double Spring, alongside a growing appreciation for its remoteness as a draw for those seeking solace and open spaces. A particular charm of Double Spring is its unpretentious nature, a place where life unfolds with a measured pace, unburdened by the clamor of larger settlements, yet deeply connected to the enduring spirit of the American West.

About This Double Spring Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Double Spring, Nevada — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.775695, -119.588645. 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 Double Spring and Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Double Spring includes the ZIP code (89410), telephone area code (775), county seat of Douglas County (Minden), and school district assignment (Douglas 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 Double Spring is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.