Eagle Valley (Nevada)

Eagle Valley is the area encompassing Carson City, Nevada. The valley was first settled during the California Gold Rush of 1849. The discovery of Nevada's Comstock Lode in 1859 established the economic importance of the area, which would become the site of the Nevada State Capitol.

Eagle Valley, Nevada

Aerial photo of Eagle Valley, and its location in Nevada.

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