Lenihan Canyon
Lenihan Canyon is a valley in Lyon, Nevada and has an elevation of 5,269 feet. Lenihan Canyon is situated nearby to the village Mound House, as well as near the locality Empire.Places of Interest
Highlights include Parker Carson Airport.
Parker Carson Airport
Aerodrome
Parker Carson Airport is a privately owned, public use airport located five nautical miles east of the central business district of Carson City, Nevada, United States. It was formerly known as Parker Carson STOLport. Parker Carson Airport is situated 2 miles south of Lenihan Canyon.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mound House and Silver City.
Mound House
Village
Photo: Drew Jacksich, CC BY 2.0.
Mound House is a small unincorporated community in Lyon County, Nevada on U.S. Route 50 that is situated between Nevada's capital, Carson City, and Dayton.
Silver City
Hamlet
Photo: Noah Loverbear, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Silver City is a small residential community in Lyon County, Nevada, United States. Established in 1859, it developed as a mining settlement during the Comstock era and served as an important staging point between nearby mines and ore-processing mills along the Carson River. Silver City is situated 3½ miles northeast of Lenihan Canyon.
Gold Hill
Hamlet
Gold Hill is an unincorporated community in Storey County, Nevada, United States, located approximately 1.5 miles south of Virginia City. The town was established in 1859 following the discovery of gold. Gold Hill is situated 4½ miles north of Lenihan Canyon.
Lenihan Canyon
- Type: Valley with an elevation of 5,269 feet
- Description: valley in Lyon County, Nevada, United States of America
- Category: landform
- Location: Lyon, Nevada, Southwest, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Lenihan Canyon” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Lenihan Canyon”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Empire and Twin Flat.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mound House Mine and Florida Shaft.
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