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Smith Valley.

Its Census reference point is in Lahontan Salt Shrub Basin, within Central Basin and Range. Topaz Ranch Estates lies about 8 miles southwest of Smith Valley by reference-point distance.

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

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Smith Valley, Nevada
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Smith Valley, Nevada · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Smith Valley, Nevada from above

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THE SETTINGLahontan Salt Shrub Basin
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYLyon County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Smith Valley on the map

THE SMITH VALLEY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Lahontan Salt Shrub Basin setting.

Smith Valley CDP has 102 square miles of land in Lyon County. Its Census reference point is in Lahontan Salt Shrub Basin, within Central Basin and Range.

North-trending mountain blocks separate dry interior basins. Alluvial fans connect the ranges to valley floors, while vegetation changes from sparse basin shrubs to woodland and forest at higher elevations.

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

Smith Valley and Lyon County

Smith Valley is associated with Lyon 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.

Lyon County

Smith Valley by land and water

The Census records 1.92 square miles of water within Smith Valley, or 1.9% of its total area. It is 0.7 percentage points higher than the 1.1% recorded for Lyon County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Smith Valley CDP has 7.1 times the land area of nearby Topaz Ranch Estates CDP (14.4 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Smith Valley land.

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

01

Separate Smith Valley’s place name from its government

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

02

Read the Lahontan Salt Shrub Basin setting

Lahontan Salt Shrub Basin belongs to Central Basin and Range. Is the parcel on a basin floor, fan or mountain slope, and what evidence identifies its legal access and water supply?

03

Check the route, beyond Topaz Ranch Estates

Topaz Ranch Estates is 8 miles southwest of the Smith Valley 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.

Smith Valley 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 SMITH VALLEY

USGS National Map

Begin at 38.7869° N, 119.3687° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Smith Valley ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Lyon

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 Lyon ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Smith Valley 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

Lahontan Salt Shrub Basin

Explore the agency mapping behind the Central 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 Smith Valley.

Topaz Ranch Estates lies about 8 miles southwest of Smith Valley by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Smith Valley in context

NSEWTopaz Ranch Estates · 8 miles1Topaz Lake · 11.1 miles2Double Spring · 13.3 miles3Carter Springs · 15.6 miles4Yerington · 18.1 miles5Ruhenstroth · 18.4 miles6OUTER RING: 18.4 MILES
  1. 1
    Topaz Ranch Estates8 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Topaz Lake11.1 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Double Spring13.3 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Carter Springs15.6 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Yerington18.1 mi · city
  6. 6
    Ruhenstroth18.4 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 Smith Valley
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 Smith Valley?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Lyon County. Smith Valley’s 102 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Smith Valley property in Lahontan Salt Shrub Basin?+

No. Lahontan Salt Shrub Basin is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Smith Valley 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 Topaz Ranch Estates as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 8 miles southwest of Smith Valley’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 Smith Valley?+

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 Smith Valley.
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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