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Elko CountyFourth-largest county by area in the contiguous United States. It is one of only 10 counties in the U.S. with more than 10,000 square miles (25,900 km2) of area.
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Tunnels to Explore in Elko County
Carlin TunnelCarlin Tunnel is a historic transportation route. The tunnel was constructed in the early 20th century as part of the Western Pacific Railroad, which was a crucial transportation link for the region's mining industry.The tunnel is over 4,000 feet in length and was built through the Carlin Trend, which is a major gold-mining district in Nevada. The tunnel was constructed to provide a more direct route for transporting ore from the mines to the smelters.