The Carson River Canyon is a scenic canyon in
Lyon County, Nevada through which the
Carson River flows. The city of
Carson City, Nevada
Carson City is an independent city and the capital of the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58,639, making it the sixth largest city in Nevada. The majority of the city's population lives in Eagle Valley, on the ...
is currently working to purchase 900 acres of the canyon for open space and recreational purposes.
The canyon was used for the
Virginia and Truckee Railroad during the
Nevada silver boom. The railroad line is being partially reconstructed for tourism purposes.
References
History of the Great Basin
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