Antelope Valley (Lander County)

The Antelope Valley of west Lander County is a small, 25 mile (40 km) long, mostly arid valley in central Nevada, USA. A fourth valley of the same name Antelope Valley lies in southern Eureka County, east of the Monitor Range. The Lander County valley lies south of the Humboldt River and with Antelope Creek, is a western tributary valley to the north-flowing Reese River.

Antelope Valley
Antelope Valley
Antelope Valley in Nevada
Length25 mi (40 km)
Width8 mi (13 km)
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
RegionHumboldt River Basin
DistrictLander County
Population centerAustin
Borders on
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Coordinates39.8858°N 117.3284°W / 39.8858; -117.3284

A much larger valley, of the same name in Elko and White Pine Counties, is a north-south valley surrounded by five mountain ranges, and lies on the east perimeter of the Antelope Range. A third valley that shares the name, lies in Douglas County and extends into California.

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