Diamond Valley (Nevada)
basin in Eureka and Elko counties in Nevada, United States
Diamond Valley is a valley basin between the Sulphur Spring Range and the Diamond Mountains, in central Nevada, the Western United States.
Geography
The valley is almost entirely within Eureka County, but the northern end crosses into Elko County. The valley is up to 12 miles (19 km) wide and over 45 miles (72 km) long.
The town of Eureka lies at the southern end of Diamond Valley, while the northern end is home to an alkali flat. Several small lakes are located in the western part of the valley near Sadler Brown Road. Eureka Airport is also located towards the southern end of the valley.
Climate
Agriculture
Diamond Valley is also known for their farms that grow timothy hay, alfalfa hay, wheat, oats, and orchard grass. The hay provides feed for racetracks, dairies, and feed stores throughout the United States and foreign export market.
References
Nevada Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 2012, pgs.
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