Gardnerville Nevada Map

About Gardnerville, Nevada

Gardnerville is a locality in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,486. The population density is 467.4 people per km². Gardnerville is located at 38.9413°N, 119.7496°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 89423.

Gardnerville lies in a broad valley, a place where the Carson River’s influence is felt even when its waters are distant, a ribbon of green against the ochre slopes of the surrounding Sierra Nevada foothills. It lies 15.4 miles south of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 176°T), and is situated 3.7 miles north of Gardnerville Ranchos. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent of sagebrush and sun-baked earth, a stark perfume that clings to everything. Mountains rise in layered shades of blue and grey, their peaks often dusted with snow long into the spring, framing the wide expanse of sky that dominates the horizon. The land itself, a patchwork of fields and open rangeland, suggests a history of cultivation and a persistent connection to the natural world, a quiet resilience in the face of a formidable landscape. The economic pulse of Gardnerville has long been tied to the land, its early days shaped by ranching and agriculture, a legacy still visible in the sturdy, low-slung buildings and the wide, accessible streets designed for livestock and wagons. This valley’s fertile soil, coaxed into productivity by irrigation canals drawing from the Carson River, has sustained generations of families, and the cooperative spirit of these early settlers still seems to linger. While modern industries have arrived, bringing new businesses and a diverse workforce, the underlying character of Gardnerville remains one of practical endeavor and a deep-seated appreciation for the open spaces. The town retains a distinct Western feel, a place where the pace of life allows for conversation and a genuine sense of community, a quiet strength that defines Gardnerville.

About This Gardnerville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gardnerville, Nevada — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.941296, -119.749622. 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 Gardnerville and Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Gardnerville 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 Gardnerville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.