Fernley Nevada Map
Fernley, 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 Fernley, Lyon County.
Interactive Map of Fernley, Nevada
| City | Fernley |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| County | Lyon |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 39.607968 |
| Longitude | -119.251835 |
| Population | 24,225 |
| Density | 74.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Fernley, Nevada
Fernley is a locality in Lyon County, Nevada, United States. It has a population of 24,225. The population density is 74.3 people per km². Fernley is located at 39.6080°N, 119.2518°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 89408.
Fernley rests in a broad basin, a patchwork of irrigated fields and arid scrubland where the Carson River, a ribbon of life, has long sustained a tenuous existence. It lies 27.1 miles east of Sparks, NV (from Sparks, NV: bearing 79°T), and is situated 2.5 miles south-east of Wadsworth. The surrounding landscape is a study in muted ochre and dusty green, the distant mountains a hazy blue smudge against a sky that often burns with an intense, cloudless azure. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the dry, clean scent of sagebrush and sun-baked earth, a perfume unique to this high desert plateau. Occasional clusters of cottonwoods, their leaves a vibrant emerald against the prevailing tones, mark the presence of water, a precious commodity here that dictates the very character of the land and the lives lived upon it. The story of Fernley is one of water and will, a testament to human endeavor in a land that demands resilience. Originally part of the vast ranches that dominated the region, Fernley's modern identity began to take shape with the advent of irrigation projects, transforming arid plains into fertile ground for agriculture, primarily alfalfa and other feed crops. This agricultural heritage still underpins much of the local economy, though the proximity to Reno has also drawn distribution centers and logistics operations, creating a dynamic blend of old and new. The vast, open skies above Fernley have witnessed generations of ranchers and farmers, their lives shaped by the predictable cycles of the seasons and the unpredictable nature of desert weather, imbuing the community with a quiet, enduring strength.
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About This Fernley Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Fernley, 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 Fernley and Lyon County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Fernley 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 Fernley 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. |
