Geology
Central Nevada
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Nevada's defining geology — crustal extension has stretched the state to roughly twice its original width, tilting giant fault blocks to create the parallel north-south ranges and flat valleys visible everywhere.
| Region | Central Nevada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 39.5000, -117.0000 |
| Province | Basin and Range |
| Process | Crustal extension |
| Pattern | N-S fault blocks |
| Ref | Roadside Geology NV |
| Access | Public lands, many unpaved roads |
| Fee | Free |
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