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Sun Valley Nevada Map

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City	Sun Valley
State	Nevada (NV)
County	Washoe County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	39.61035
Longitude	-119.777033
Population	21,178
Density	559.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	89433, 89436
Area Code	775
County Seat	Reno
School District	Washoe County School District

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About Sun Valley, Nevada

Sun Valley is a locality in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. It has a population of 21,178. The population density is 559.0 people per km². Sun Valley is located at 39.6103°N, 119.7770°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 89433, 89436.

Sun Valley reveals itself through a landscape defined by the expansive, arid reach of the high desert floor. It lies 4.4 miles north-northwest of Sparks, NV (from Sparks, NV: bearing 344°T), and is situated 5.0 miles north-northeast of Reno. The ground holds the heat of the day long after the sun dips, casting long, sharp shadows across the sagebrush that stretches toward the horizon. To the west, the distant peaks of the Sierra Nevada stand as a jagged, purple silhouette against the fading light, marking the boundary of the rain shadow that keeps this region dry. Nearby, the North Truckee Drain moves with a quiet, persistent gravity through the basin, serving as a subtle reminder of the water that shapes the land. Residents often walk the open paths of Harris Park, where the air feels thin and clean, carrying the faint, sharp scent of parched earth and scrub.

Sun Valley grew from the modest ambitions of those who sought a place to build lives outside the immediate bustle of larger administrative centers. The local economy relies on the industrious spirit of its people, many of whom contribute to the regional workforce of the surrounding valley, keeping the gears of commerce turning with steady persistence. Small-scale enterprise and service sectors sustain the daily needs of the residents, reflecting a history of hard work and practical adaptation to the desert climate. While the region lacks the heavy industrial hubs of the past, the spirit of self-reliance remains, coloring the way business is conducted in every storefront and workshop. The pace here is dictated by the requirements of the terrain, favoring those who understand the value of patience and the slow, deliberate growth of a neighborhood.

Sun Valley maintains a character defined by its unpretentious residential life and the diverse voices that have gathered here over the decades. Harris Park serves as a central gathering space where the quiet rhythm of the afternoon is broken only by the laughter of children or the distant hum of vehicles on the road. The culture is one of neighborly recognition, where the harshness of the environment seems to forge a stronger bond among those who call this space their own. While the community does not serve as a stage for the globally famous, it possesses a quiet dignity found in the daily efforts of its citizens to improve their shared surroundings. On clear evenings, the glow from the nearby urban lights reflects against the sky, yet Sun Valley retains a sense of seclusion that allows for a different kind of stillness. Manzanita Lake provides a nearby point of reflection for those seeking the quiet company of water in an otherwise thirsty landscape.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Sun Valley Regional Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 270° W
Sun Valley Community Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 195° S
Red Hill (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 212° SW
Lois Allen Elementary School (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 194° S
Sun Valley Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 173° S
Toiyabe National Forest (National Forest) — 3.3 mi, 233° SW · 3.9M acres
The Basque Sheepherder Monument (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 217° SW
Rememberance #3 (Public Artwork) — 5.1 mi, 204° SW
F. Donald Tibbetts Memorial Plaza (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 201° S
Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 200° S
Frank Zenklusen Memorial (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 202° S
Pinion Park (State Park) — 5.4 mi, 177° S
International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 199° S
Eldorado Showroom (Theatre) — 6.0 mi, 199° S
Grand Sierra Cinema (Cinema) — 6.0 mi, 181° S
Cargo Concert Hall (Theatre) — 6.0 mi, 199° S
Old Reno Arch (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 197° S
Whitewater Park At Rock (State Park) — 6.2 mi, 175° S
Eagle Framing & Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.0 mi, 191° S
Laika Press (Arts Centre) — 7.1 mi, 192° S
The Clay Canvas (Arts Centre) — 7.6 mi, 196° S
Mt. Rose Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 10.6 mi, 218° SW · 31k acres
Verdi Glen Resort Fireplace (Historic Ruins) — 13.5 mi, 241° SW
Tahoe National Forest (National Forest) — 16.0 mi, 241° SW · 895k acres
Lagomarsino Canyon Petroglyphs (Historic Ruins) — 16.1 mi, 136° SE
Ponderosa Mine Tour (Museum) — 21.9 mi, 162° S
Haunted Washoe Club Museum (Museum) — 21.9 mi, 162° S
Peace Pole (Attraction) — 23.6 mi, 147° SE

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