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Nelson.

Its Census reference point is in Eastern Mojave Low Ranges and Arid Footslopes, within Mojave Basin and Range. Boulder City lies about 9.8 miles northwest of Nelson by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Le village de Nelson dans le Nevada en 2013
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Le village de Nelson dans le Nevada en 2013

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THE SETTINGEastern Mojave Low Ranges and Arid Footslopes
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYClark County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Nelson on the map

THE NELSON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Eastern Mojave Low Ranges and Arid Footslopes setting.

Nelson CDP has 4.8 square miles of land in Clark County. Its Census reference point is in Eastern Mojave Low Ranges and Arid Footslopes, within Mojave Basin and Range.

Broad dry basins and scattered ranges define the Mojave landscape. Creosote scrub, yuccas and Joshua trees occur regionally, with different plant communities on alkali flats and higher mountains.

Regional context: Mojave Basin and Range ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Nelson and Clark County

Nelson is associated with Clark County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Clark County

Nelson by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Nelson, or 0% of its total area. It is 2.1 percentage points lower than the 2.1% recorded for Clark County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Nelson CDP has 2.3% of the land area of nearby Boulder City city (212.3 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Nelson land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Nelson’s place name from its government

Nelson is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Nelson address as city approval. Clark County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Eastern Mojave Low Ranges and Arid Footslopes setting

Eastern Mojave Low Ranges and Arid Footslopes belongs to Mojave Basin and Range. Where does the tract sit between basin floor and mountain front, and what records confirm access and a usable water source?

03

Check the route, beyond Boulder City

Boulder City is 9.8 miles northwest of the Nelson reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Nelson resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON NELSON

USGS National Map

Begin at 35.7179° N, 114.8314° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Nelson ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Clark

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Clark ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Nelson data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Eastern Mojave Low Ranges and Arid Footslopes

Explore the agency mapping behind the Mojave Basin and Range context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Nevada landowner resources

Nevada water-right resources

Water-right search tools, basin reports, and agency guidance.

NDWR maps and GIS

Official water-resource mapping, basin boundaries, and spatial data.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Nelson.

Boulder City lies about 9.8 miles northwest of Nelson by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Nelson in context

NSEWBoulder City · 9.8 miles1Searchlight · 18.8 miles2Henderson · 22.9 miles3Whitney · 28.9 miles4Cal-Nev-Ari · 29 miles5Enterprise · 30 miles6OUTER RING: 30 MILES
  1. 1
    Boulder City9.8 mi · city
  2. 2
    Searchlight18.8 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Henderson22.9 mi · city
  4. 4
    Whitney28.9 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Cal-Nev-Ari29 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Enterprise30 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Nevada; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Nelson
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Nelson?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Clark County. Nelson’s 4.8 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Nelson property in Eastern Mojave Low Ranges and Arid Footslopes?+

No. Eastern Mojave Low Ranges and Arid Footslopes is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Nelson boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Boulder City as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 9.8 miles northwest of Nelson’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Nelson?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Nelson.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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