Knowra Nevada Nevada Nevada is a western U.S. state bordered by California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and Arizona. Its landscapes include arid basins, mountain ranges, and the Sierra Nevada along its western edge.
Great Basin : An arid, internally drained region of the western United States between the Sierra Nevada and the Wasatch Range. Most of Nevada lies within this basin, whose rivers generally do not reach the sea.
Las Vegas : The largest city in Nevada, known internationally for casinos, resorts, and entertainment. Its metropolitan area anchors the state’s population and tourism economy.
Great Basin tribes : Indigenous peoples whose distinct communities have lived across the Great Basin for thousands of years. Their homelands and histories precede Nevada’s borders and remain part of the state’s present.
Federal lands in Nevada : Public lands in Nevada managed by federal agencies, including the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. Federal ownership covers most of the state, influencing development, conservation, and access to land.
Basin and Range Province : A broad western North American region characterized by alternating mountain ranges and sediment-filled basins. Its repeated ranges and valleys define much of Nevada’s terrain.
Reno : A Nevada city near the California border, known for casinos, outdoor recreation, and technology businesses. Reno is the state’s second-largest metropolitan center and a gateway to the Sierra Nevada.
Comstock Lode : A major silver and gold deposit discovered in Nevada in 1859, near present-day Virginia City. Its mineral wealth drove rapid settlement and helped prompt Nevada’s territorial and state formation.
Colorado River Compact : A 1922 agreement that divided Colorado River water among states in the river basin. Its allocation framework constrains Nevada’s share of the water used by Las Vegas.
Sierra Nevada : A mountain range in eastern California and western Nevada, including Lake Tahoe and several high peaks. The range forms part of Nevada’s western boundary and shapes its climate and watersheds.
Carson City : The capital of Nevada, located east of Lake Tahoe in the western part of the state. State government is centered here, separate from the larger cities of Las Vegas and Reno.
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