Clayton Valley
| Clayton Valley | |
|---|---|
  Location within Nevada | |
Floor elevation | 1,300 m (4,300 ft) |
| Geography | |
Population centers | Silver Peak, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 37°44′37″N 117°35′27″W / 37.74361°N 117.59083°W [1] |
| Topo map | Alcatraz Island |
Interactive map of Clayton Valley | |
Clayton Valley is a valley in the U.S. state of Nevada.[1]
The Silver Peak Range is located west of the valley. The town of Silver Peak, Nevada is located in the valley.
Clayton Valley was named after Joshua E. Clayton, an early settler and mining engineer.[2]
References
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clayton Valley
- ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1941). Origin of Place Names: Nevada (PDF). W.P.A. p. 31.