Grass Valley (Pershing and Humboldt counties, Nevada)
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This article is about the Valley in Pershing and Humboldt counties. For the valley in Lander County and Eureka counties, see Grass Valley (Lander-Eureka counties). For the CDP in Pershing County, see Grass Valley, Nevada. For other uses, see Grass Valley (disambiguation).
The Grass Valley of Pershing and Humboldt counties in northern Nevada, United States, is a 30-mile (48 km) long[2] valley. The north section of the valley is part of the southwest portion of Winnemucca on the Humboldt River. Clear Creek flows down the valley center, north-northwesterly and joins the Humboldt at Rose Creek, Nevada, 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Winnemucca. The census-designated place of Grass Valley, with a population of 1,161, occupies the central 8 miles (13 km) of the valley.
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Length | 30 mi (48 km) WNW x SSE |
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Country | United States |
State | Nevada |
Region | Great Basin |
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Coordinates | 40°43′51″N 117°40′29″W |
River | Clear Creek (Sonoma Range) |
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The valley was named for the grass used for grazing.[3]