CARLIN
“Where the Train Stops…
the Gold Rush Begins”
4,950' Elevation
Incorporated 1971
Population 2,400

Located in a lush valley along the Humboldt River, Carlin is the oldest community in Elko County and was once the Western Terminus of the Central Pacific Railroad. Carlin is 24 miles west of Elko, 271 miles east of Reno/Carson City, and 261 west of Salt Lake City. Its location off Interstate 80 makes it a natural stopping point for motorists.

Carlin is the gateway to some of the world's largest gold mines. Mining became a major employment base in the 1960s. There are several open pit and underground operations in the area.

The University of Reno Fire Science Academy - Crisis and Emergency Management Institute opened a campus just outside of Carlin in 1999. The Academy trains employees for mining, transportation, energy, government agencies and the fields of aviation, computers, chemicals and hospitality.

The City of Carlin has sold hundreds of acres of land to developers planning to build a small casino, multi-family dwellings and housing in Carlin. Construction is expected to start this fall.

Carlin’s quiet streets and beautiful parks make it a great place to live. Carlin also has both an elementary and a junior/senior high school.

Carlin Development Incentives
Carlin will consider incentives by request. Qualifications are based on the business’ ability to diversify and enhance the local economy.

Industrial Property in Carlin
The City of Carlin owns 400 acres of industrial property within the city limits. Locations are zoned for light and general industrial use. Pockets of industrial land are available just outside of the city’s limits. Rezoning open space/agricultural land in the Carlin area of influence is plausible.

Area Strengths

• Because Carlin is the gateway to several major gold mining operations, companies that serve mining or benefit from locating near mining will find it an advantageous location.
• The City of Carlin owns hundreds of acres of industrial land and city officials are willing to negotiate with companies that can offer a positive impact on the community.
• Wells Rural Electric Company provides electricity to Carlin. It is the some of the most affordable power in the state.
• Carlin is located just 22 miles west of the City of Elko, Elko County’s most populated community, and has direct access to the Interstate 80 corridor.
• Geothermal activity is located south of the city and under the city’s industrial park ranging in temperatures from 90 to 110 degrees.

For more information on the City of Carlin, visit www.explorecarlinnv.com.

Elko County Economic Diversification Authority is partially funded by
a grant from Nevada Commission on Economic Development.

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