Ely

Among the cities of Nevada, Ely stands out for its preserved railroad heritage in the high-desert Great Basin. The town lies in Steptoe Valley, between the Egan Range to the west and the Schell Creek Range to the east, where broad basins and mountain ridges define eastern Nevada. Copper mining shaped Ely’s early growth, while the East Ely depot and railyard form part of the Nevada Northern Railway National Historic Landmark; heritage trains still operate there. U.S. Route 50 also passes through town, connecting Ely with Nevada’s long-distance road culture. Browse additional webcams nearby to better understand how Ely relates to the surrounding Great Basin ranges.

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