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Wildhorse.

Its Census reference point is in Upper Humboldt Plains, within Central Basin and Range. Mountain City lies about 16.2 miles northwest of Wildhorse 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 Wildhorse, Nevada
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Wildhorse, Nevada · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Wildhorse, Nevada from above

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THE SETTINGUpper Humboldt Plains
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYElko County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Wildhorse on the map

THE WILDHORSE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Upper Humboldt Plains setting.

Wildhorse CDP has 3.03 square miles of land in Elko County. Its Census reference point is in Upper Humboldt Plains, 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

Wildhorse and Elko County

Wildhorse is associated with Elko 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.

Elko County

Wildhorse by land and water

The Census records 0.04 square miles of water within Wildhorse, or 1.2% of its total area. It is 1 percentage points higher than the 0.2% recorded for Elko County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Wildhorse CDP has 17.2 times the land area of nearby Mountain City CDP (0.18 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Wildhorse land.

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

01

Separate Wildhorse’s place name from its government

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

02

Read the Upper Humboldt Plains setting

Upper Humboldt Plains 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 Mountain City

Mountain City is 16.2 miles northwest of the Wildhorse 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.

Wildhorse 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 WILDHORSE

USGS National Map

Begin at 41.6295° N, 115.8189° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Wildhorse ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Elko

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 Elko ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Wildhorse 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

Upper Humboldt Plains

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 Wildhorse.

Mountain City lies about 16.2 miles northwest of Wildhorse by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Wildhorse in context

NSEWMountain City · 16.2 miles1Jarbidge · 26.3 miles2Owyhee · 28.9 miles3Tuscarora · 30.2 miles4Ryndon · 47.5 miles5Osino · 48.3 miles6OUTER RING: 48.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Mountain City16.2 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Jarbidge26.3 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Owyhee28.9 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Tuscarora30.2 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Ryndon47.5 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Osino48.3 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 Wildhorse
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 Wildhorse?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Elko County. Wildhorse’s 3.03 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Wildhorse property in Upper Humboldt Plains?+

No. Upper Humboldt Plains is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Wildhorse 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 Mountain City as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 16.2 miles northwest of Wildhorse’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 Wildhorse?+

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 Wildhorse.
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