Hiko Nevada Map

About Hiko, Nevada

Hiko is a locality in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States. It is a small community with a population of 23. The population density is 1.6 people per km². Hiko is located at 37.5969°N, 115.2242°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 89017.

Hiko rests in a vast expanse where the earth’s rough, sun-baked skin meets an impossibly large sky. It lies 96.1 miles north of Sunrise Manor, NV (from Sunrise Manor, NV: bearing 355°T), and is situated 16.4 miles north-north-west of Alamo. The landscape here is a study in muted ochres and pale greens, broken by the stark geometry of distant, rugged mountains that seem to lean in from the horizon. Sagebrush, resilient and thorny, forms a low, sprawling carpet, punctuated by the occasional hardy juniper, its branches twisted like ancient supplicants. The air itself carries a dry, mineral scent, a whisper of dust and distant heat, and when the sun begins its descent, the western sky ignites in a slow burn of oranges and violets, casting long, deep shadows that pool in the shallow washes and arroyos. The silence is profound, a vast, breathing quiet that swallows even the keenest sounds, leaving only the rustle of wind through dry grass and the occasional, startling cry of a hawk. The story of Hiko is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent, quiet endeavors of those who sought sustenance from this demanding land. Originally a stop for miners and prospectors drawn by whispers of precious metals, its economy has long since shifted to the quiet ebb and flow of ranching and the slow, deliberate cultivation of the land where water can be coaxed from the earth. The distinctive character of Hiko is found in its resilience, in the way life persists against the odds, a spirit reflected in the weathered facades of the few buildings that mark its presence. Evenings here arrive with a palpable sense of peace, a gentle slowing of time as the stars begin to prick the velvet darkness, a celestial display unimpeded by any urban glow.

About This Hiko Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hiko, Nevada — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.596904, -115.224189. 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 Hiko and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Hiko includes the ZIP code (89017), telephone area code (702, 725), county seat of Lincoln County (Pioche), and school district assignment (Lincoln 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 Hiko is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.