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SILVER SPRINGS / WADSWORTH

Wadsworth

The town was born in 1867 as a division point of the Central Pacific Railroad. The location was an important one for the railroad. From this point eastward across the desert there would be no more water and fuel for the engines. Wadsworth became the supply depot for the railroad.

The town was named for General James S. Wadsworth, a Civil War general killed at the Battle of the Wilderness in 1864.

Wadsworth has a population of ap proximately 830. Its elevation is 4,075 feet, making it an ideal location to experience all four seasons.

Wadsworth is a sleepy little village located approximately 30 miles east of Sparks, and three miles from Fernley, on the edge of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Indian Reservation.

Silver Springs Silver Springs is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Alternate 95. With a network of interstate highways, an airport and a cross-country rail line, Silver Springs is just hours away from any where in the western marketplace. The area is surrounded by entertainment and recreational activities. Lake Lahontan State Park is located a few miles south of downtown and offers camping, boating, swimming, fishing and water skiing. The Silver Springs area offers newcomers a retreat from urban stress, plenty of clean air, water, convenient services and low taxes. It is an easy commute to nearby Reno, Sparks and Carson City. Lo cated less than 45 minutes from major urban centers, Silver Springs offers a rural lifestyle with low crime, low traffic and large parcels of affordable land. The population was 5,296 at the 2010 census. At an elevation of 4,200 feet, the area is typical of basin and range topography. Temperatures are moderate and there is an average of 300 days of sunshine.

The Silver Springs Airport is near the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Highway 95A. It is a public facility serving general aviation. The Southern Pacific Railroad maintains an active spur line through Silver Springs. Educational institutions in the area include Silver Springs Elementa ry, Silver Stage High School, Silver Stage Intermediate, Faith Baptist Church Academy ( private Christian ), Western Nevada College and University of Nevada-Reno. Overall, one can enjoy the simple pleasures of a rural lifestyle and experience Nevada’s unbeatable business climate. With close prox imity to all the amenities of urban centers ( Reno and Carson City ), Silver Springs offers the best of both worlds: a friendly, safe com munity with wide open spaces and plenty of business opportunities.

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