Nixon Nevada Map
Nixon, 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 Nixon, Washoe County.
Interactive Map of Nixon, Nevada
| City | Nixon |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| County | Washoe |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 39.831854 |
| Longitude | -119.357953 |
| Population | 305 |
| Density | 19.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Nixon, Nevada
Nixon is a locality in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. It is a small community with a population of 305. The population density is 19.1 people per km². Nixon is located at 39.8319°N, 119.3580°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 89424.
Nixon rests in a broad basin, a landscape shaped by ancient forces and the persistent Nevada sun. It lies 29.4 miles north-east of Sparks, NV (from Sparks, NV: bearing 46°T), and is situated 16.5 miles north-north-west of Fernley. The earth here is a mosaic of muted ochres and dusty greens, stretching towards distant, cerulean-shadowed mountains that seem to hold the sky in their rugged embrace. Sparse sagebrush, silvered by the dry air, dots the terrain, its fragrance a subtle counterpoint to the vast, quiet expanse. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a remarkable clarity, an almost crystalline quality that imbues the scene with a profound sense of stillness, as if time itself has slowed its hurried pace to accommodate this arid beauty. The story of Nixon is intimately tied to the Truckee River, a life-giving artery that has sustained the Paiute people for generations and now flows near the heart of the community. This vital waterway dictates much of the local character, influencing the rhythm of life and the opportunities that have emerged here. While the surrounding lands whisper of ranching and the hardscrabble existence of early settlers, the river's presence hints at a deeper, more enduring connection to the land. The economy here, though modest, is shaped by its proximity to this essential resource, fostering a spirit of resilience and self-sufficiency that is palpable in the unpretentious demeanor of its residents.
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About This Nixon Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Nixon, 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 Nixon and Washoe County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Nixon 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 Nixon 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. |
