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

Latitude	39.036297
Longitude	-119.948238
Population	204
Density	84.9 /km²
Incorporated	N/A

About Lakeridge, Nevada

Lakeridge is a locality in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. It is a small community with a population of 204. The population density is 84.9 people per km². Lakeridge is located at 39.0363°N, 119.9482°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 89413.

Lakeridge unfolds as a mosaic of sun-baked earth and whispering pines, a landscape sculpted by the vast, arid sky that stretches endlessly overhead. It lies 13.1 miles south-west of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 228°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-north-east of Lake Tahoe. Rolling hills, dusted with the ochre and umber tones of the Great Basin desert, give way to flatter expanses where hardy sagebrush and juniper cling tenaciously to life. The air here carries a dry, clean scent, sharpened by the distance from any major urban sprawl, and often, a subtle hint of dust kicked up by the infrequent breeze. Evenings bring a particular magic, as the setting sun bleeds across the western horizon, painting the clouds in hues of fiery orange and soft lavender, a quiet spectacle that seems to hush the very land into a profound stillness. The character of Lakeridge is one of resilience, a place where life adapts to the stark beauty of its surroundings, finding rhythm in the slow turning of seasons and the enduring strength of the natural world. The story of Lakeridge is intertwined with the ebb and flow of Nevada's historical thirst for resources and recreation, a narrative etched not in grand monuments, but in the practicalities of settlement and leisure. While its origins are rooted in the modest aspirations of early homesteaders drawn to the promise of open land, Lakeridge has increasingly found its modern identity as a haven for those seeking proximity to the shimmering expanse of a large, man-made lake. This azure jewel, a vital water source and a playground for boating and fishing, has become the economic heart of Lakeridge, drawing visitors and residents alike. The local economy hums with the quiet industry of lakeside services, small businesses catering to the transient and the permanent, and the steady hum of traffic heading towards the water's edge. It’s a place where the echoes of mining booms and agricultural endeavors have softened, giving way to a more relaxed, amenity-driven present, a distinctive blend of desert austerity and aquatic allure.

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