Wells Nevada Map

About Wells, Nevada

Wells is a locality in Elko County, Nevada, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,352. The population density is 66.2 people per km². Wells is located at 41.1116°N, 114.9645°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 89835.

Wells unfolds across a vast expanse of high desert, where the sky seems to press down with an immense, pale blue weight. It lies 103.6 miles south-south-west of Twin Falls, ID (from Twin Falls, ID: bearing 195°T), and is situated 38.3 miles east-north-east of Osino. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, fade into distant, rugged mountain ranges that etch sharp, purple lines against the horizon. Sagebrush, a muted green that captures the dry light, carpets the land, punctuated by the occasional hardy juniper, its branches twisted as if in perpetual conversation with the wind. The air here carries a clean, mineral scent, dry and sharp, and in the late afternoon, the sun casts long, golden shadows that stretch and deepen, transforming the landscape into a study of light and form. The history of Wells is a story etched in the dust and grit of the American West, its roots intertwined with the railroad that brought it into being. For generations, this place has been a crossroads, a vital stop for travelers and commerce moving across the rugged terrain of northeastern Nevada. The local economy, historically tied to the railroad and ranching, now also finds sustenance in the services that cater to those passing through, a constant ebb and flow of vehicles on the nearby interstate. You can still feel the echoes of those earlier days, a quiet resilience in the weathered facades of the buildings that line the main street, each one a silent witness to the passing decades.

About This Wells Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wells, Nevada — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.111589, -114.96449. 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 Wells and Elko County.

Detailed location data for Wells includes the ZIP code (89835), telephone area code (775), county seat of Elko County (Elko), and school district assignment (Elko 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 Wells is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.