Antelope Valley (Eureka County) facts for kids
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 Antelope Valley
Location in Nevada
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| Length | 35 mi (56 km) |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Region | Great Basin |
| Counties | Eureka and Nye |
| Population center | Eureka |
The Antelope Valley is a valley in southern Eureka County, Nevada. It's about 35 miles (56 kilometers) long. Four mountain ranges surround it. A stream called Antelope Wash flows north. It goes into flat areas where water collects and stays. The town of Eureka, Nevada is about 20 miles (32 km) east. U.S. Route 50 passes through the north end of the valley. This road goes towards Austin.
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About Antelope Valley
Antelope Valley stretches for about 35 miles (56 kilometers). It runs from north to south. The valley is located at the northeast base of the large Monitor Range. Part of its southeastern area is inside the Toiyabe National Forest.
Where the Valley Begins
The Antelope Valley starts in northern Nye County. It lies between the Monitor Range and the Antelope Range. The valley's beginning is a narrow mountain area. This spot is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km) south of the Nye-Eureka county line.
How the Valley Widens
As you go north, Antelope Valley gets wider. It reaches about 9 miles (14 km) across. This happens about 23 miles (37 km) north of its start. Then, Antelope Valley joins with two other valleys. These are the Monitor Valley from the west and the Kobeh Valley from the north.
A Large Basin Area
When these valleys combine, they form a big basin. This basin is about 19 miles (30 km) wide. It sits between several mountain ranges. To the west are the Monitor and Simpson Park ranges. The Roberts Mountains are to the north. To the southeast are the Antelope, Fish Creek, and Mountain Boy ranges.
Lone Mountain's Role
Inside the southeastern part of the valley is Lone Mountain. This mountain is separate from the other ranges. It helps divide Antelope and Kobeh valleys. Lone Mountain is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) wide at its base. Its peak reaches 7,936 feet (2,419 meters) high. This is about 1,900 feet (580 meters) above the valley floor.
Water Flow in the Valley
Water from Antelope Wash and streams from the Roberts Mountains meet. They form Slough Creek southwest of Lone Mountain. Slough Creek flows east and then disappears. It goes into an area called Hay Meadow, southeast of Lone Mountain. This means the combined valley is an endorheic system. In an endorheic basin, water collects and does not flow out to the ocean.
Slough Creek then reappears about 3 miles (4.8 km) to the east. It continues through a narrow pass called Devils Gate. This pass is next to Highway 50. Devils Gate is a narrow gap, about 500 feet (150 meters) wide. It's between Whistler Mountain to the north and the Mountain Boy Range to the south.
