Whitney Nevada Map

About Whitney, Nevada

Whitney is a locality in Clark County, Nevada, United States. It has a population of 47,221. The population density is 2623.1 people per km². Whitney is located at 36.0708°N, 115.0842°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 89122.

Whitney unfolds across a landscape sculpted by ancient forces, where the ochre dust of the Mojave Desert clings to everything, and the sky stretches in an impossibly vast, unbroken canvas. It lies 3.9 miles east-south-east of Paradise, NV (from Paradise, NV: bearing 118°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-south-east of Las Vegas. Jagged, sun-bleached mountains, their peaks softened by distance and the hazy shimmer of heat, stand sentinel on the horizon, their rugged forms a stark contrast to the flat, arid basin below. The air here carries the dry, mineral tang of the earth, a scent that speaks of profound stillness and the patient work of erosion. Even in the brief, vibrant bloom of spring, when ephemeral wildflowers push through the parched soil, there’s an enduring sense of resilience, a quiet strength that pervades Whitney. The story of Whitney is etched not in grand monuments, but in the subtle shifts of human endeavor against the unyielding desert. For generations, this land has been a place of passage and sustenance, its sparse resources often dictating the rhythm of life. While not a hub of agricultural bounty, the ingenuity of its inhabitants has found ways to thrive, often tied to the transient nature of mining booms and the ever-present allure of the vast, open spaces. The economy, like the desert itself, can be unpredictable, reliant on the ebb and flow of external forces, yet a distinct character has taken root, one that values self-sufficiency and a deep, unspoken connection to the rugged beauty of Whitney.

About This Whitney Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Whitney, Nevada — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.070807, -115.084163. 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 Whitney and Clark County.

Detailed location data for Whitney includes the ZIP code (89014), telephone area code (702, 725), county seat of Clark County (Las Vegas), and school district assignment (Clark 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 Whitney is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.