Founded: December 22, 1911
Size: 3,813 sq. mi.
Rank: 12th out of 17
Population: 4,772 (2014)
Rank: 14th out of 17
Density: 1 sq. mi.
Rank: 14th out of 17
Largest Community: Hawthorne (3,269)
County Seat: Hawthorne (3,269)
Highest Point: Mt. Grant (11,280')

Known for ...
Walker Lake State Recreation Area, Mineral County Ammunitions Museum