Explore Fallon, Nevada, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Fallon |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| County | Churchill County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 39.473529 |
| Longitude | -118.777374 |
| Population | 9,327 |
| Density | 969.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 89406, 89407, 89496 |
| Area Code | 775 |
| County Seat | Fallon |
| School District | Churchill County School District |
Fallon emerges from the high desert floor as an island of resilience within the vast, arid expanse of the Great Basin. It lies 26.9 miles east-southeast of Fernley, NV (from Fernley, NV: bearing 110°T), and is situated 24.2 miles east of Silver Springs. Sunlight here possesses a singular, crystalline quality, casting long shadows across the flat plains that stretch toward the distant, jagged silhouette of the Sierra Nevada. To the west, the Lahontan Valley cradles the surrounding earth, while the L Line Canal marks the land with a slender, life-giving ribbon of moisture. Those who wander toward the S Line Reservoir find a quiet stillness where the water reflects the immense, unclouded sky. Even the Twenty Six Foot Drop serves as a reminder of the water’s persistent journey through this dry, sage-scented domain.
Agriculture remains the bedrock of Fallon, shaping the rhythm of the seasons through rows of alfalfa and fields that defy the surrounding parched climate. Generations have labored in this soil, transforming the dust of the valley into a productive landscape that defines the local economy and identity. The legacy of the Old California Trail still whispers through the terrain, marking the path of those who once sought a future further toward the setting sun. Industry here is pragmatic and steady, anchored by a deep connection to the land and the resources provided by the irrigation networks. Fallon maintains a character forged by hard work, where the labor of the harvest dictates the pace of the year more than the ticking of a clock.
Oats Park stands as a center for the spirit of Fallon, providing a green refuge where the community gathers beneath the shade of mature trees. The town hosts the annual Fallon Cantaloupe Festival, a tradition that celebrates the unique sweetness grown in the local mineral-rich earth. This cultural landscape is marked by a quiet, enduring pride, reflected in the preservation of historic architecture and the maintenance of public spaces. While the pace of life remains deliberate, the influence of the town reaches outward through individuals like the legendary musician and songwriter Merle Haggard, who spent his formative years in the region. Such figures carry the dust and the determination of the desert with them, leaving an indelible mark on the broader American narrative.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fallon, Nevada. Coordinates: 39.473529, -118.777374. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Fallon includes the ZIP code (89406, 89407, 89496), telephone area code (775), county seat of Churchill County (Fallon), and school district assignment (Churchill County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |