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Elko Nevada Map

Explore Elko, Nevada, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Elko, Nevada

How to Use This Elko, Nevada Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Elko, Nevada. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Nevada or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Elko.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Elko
State	Nevada (NV)
County	Elko County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	40.832421
Longitude	-115.763123
Population	20,564
Density	444.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	89801, 89802, 89803
Area Code	775
County Seat	Elko
School District	Elko County School District

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About Elko, Nevada

Elko is a locality in Elko County, Nevada, United States. It has a population of 20,564. The population density is 444.9 people per km². Elko is located at 40.8324°N, 115.7631°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Elko is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 89801, 89802, 89803.

Elko emerges from the vast, sage-dusted expanse of the Great Basin as a singular point of human persistence in a land of dramatic silences. It lies 11.8 miles northwest of Spring Creek, NV (from Spring Creek, NV: bearing 308°T), and is situated 19.6 miles east-northeast of Carlin. The Humboldt River serves as the lifeblood of this region, carving a path through the valley floor and providing a necessary ribbon of green against the arid earth of Missouri Flat. To the south, the sharp, jagged crests of the Ruby Mountains catch the final, bruised light of day, casting long shadows across the landscape. The local air remains crisp and thin, carrying the scent of dry earth and high-desert scrub that defines the horizon. Travelers seeking a glimpse of the terrain can traverse the HARP Trail, which offers a direct engagement with the quiet, expansive nature of the local geography.

Elko grew from the relentless pulse of the transcontinental railroad, evolving from a raw frontier outpost into a center for regional commerce and industry. The economy remains tethered to the deep subterranean wealth of the earth, as gold mining continues to shape the livelihoods of those who call these high plains home. Ranching traditions persist as a vital thread in the local fabric, maintaining a connection to the sprawling cattle drives that once defined the western frontier. History feels present here, layered into the architecture of the older streets and the enduring reliance on the land's hidden resources. Progress is measured in the steady operation of heavy machinery and the seasonal rhythms of agricultural life that have persisted for generations.

Elko fosters a cultural identity that honors the hardy spirit of the Great Basin, celebrated most famously through the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. This event draws visitors from across the globe to witness the authentic oral histories and artistic expressions of the working West. The character of the people is marked by a certain pragmatic warmth, a quiet hospitality found in the local diners and the slow pace of daily interaction. While the town remains grounded in its rugged roots, it serves as a gathering place for those who appreciate the stark beauty of the high desert. Famous figures such as the writer Robert Laxalt have captured the essence of this landscape, reflecting the stoic grace of a life lived beneath the immense, cloud-streaked sky.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Chilton Centennial Tower (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 064° NE
Main City Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 029° NE
Basque Sheepherder (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 039° NE
Wornek Complex (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 019° N
9/11 World Trade Center Monument (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 035° NE
Caterpillar grader (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 038° NE
The Elko E (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 115° SE
South Fork State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 10.0 mi, 180° S
Historic Tomera Ranch (Historic Ruins) — 12.2 mi, 174° S
Red Spring Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 17.6 mi, 182° S · 7,575 acres
Humboldt National Forest (National Forest) — 17.7 mi, 140° SE · 2.4M acres
Seitz Canyon/Echo Lake Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 19.9 mi, 132° SE
Ruby Mountains Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 20.1 mi, 142° SE · 93k acres
Cedar Ridge Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 23.4 mi, 186° S · 9,457 acres
East Humboldts Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 29.0 mi, 079° E · 37k acres
Hole-In-The-Mountain Research Natural Area (Research Natural Area) — 33.2 mi, 079° E
Franklin Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 36.5 mi, 152° SE
Clover Creek Guard Station (Historic Ruins) — 39.5 mi, 065° NE
Large microwave antennas. (Attraction) — 39.8 mi, 062° NE
Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 40.1 mi, 156° SE · 80k acres
Trail of the 49ers Interpretive Center (Museum) — 45.9 mi, 065° NE

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