The Great Basin National Heritage Area was designated by Congress in 2006 and includes White Pine County, Nevada;
Millard County, Utah; and the Ely Shoshone, Duckwater Shoshone, Goshute and Utah Kanosh-Paiute nations. As described in our enabling legislation, the heritage area is a “classic western landscape” with sagebrush covered valleys and soaring mountains; ranches and rangelands; historic gold mines, ghost towns and railroads; and human endeavors
stretching back over 13,000 years. The heritage area works with partners to preserve, interpret, and promote the natural and cultural resources of this special place with its wide-open spaces, star-filled night skies, and enduring pioneer spirit.
