Lockwood is an

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on the northern edge of

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, Nevada, United States, about east of

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and Sparks. Lockwood is part of the

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Description

The community of Lockwood lies between the

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on the north and the Virginia Range on the south. It is connected to the Reno-Sparks area by a bridge over the Truckee River on Canyon Way that connects the area with an interchange (Exit 22) on Interstate 80 (across the

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line). In addition to outlying residences, Lockwood is home to two communities, the Rainbowbend subdivision and the Lockwood Community Corporation

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. The community also boasts its own parks, elementary school, community centers, and businesses. Lockwood is served by the Storey County Sheriff's Office and Storey County Fire Department, each having a substation in the community. Community resources include a clothing closet and food pantry.!

Education

Lockwood's elementary school; Hillside Elementary, serves Storey County School District students residing in the Lockwood area and attending Kindergarten through 5th grade. Class sizes are on average about 1/3 those of the neighboring districts. Older students attend either Virginia City Middle School (grades 6–8) or Virginia City High School (grades 9–12), both located in

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References

External links

Canyon General Improvement District

Rainbow Bend Homeowner Association

Hillside Elementary School
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