2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 243 - Counties: Creation; Boundaries; Seats; Abolishment
NRS 243.290 - Boundary line between Nye, Churchill and Esmeralda Counties 1875.

1. The boundary line between the County of Nye and the Counties of Churchill and Esmeralda shall be as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the meridian of longitude 40 7 west from Washington with the eastern boundary line of California; thence northerly along the meridian of longitude to its intersection with the 38th parallel, north latitude; thence northwesterly to the Hot Springs, on the Wellington and Reese River Road; thence northerly to the 39th parallel of north latitude; thence easterly to O Donnell s Pass, on the Ione and West Gate Road; and from thence the boundary line shall remain as heretofore established by law.

2. The meridian of longitude shall be established from the official survey made by Colonel A. W. Von Schmidt of the state line between the States of California and Nevada, to be ascertained by his astronomical observations and also from the mile posts set by him on the survey; and if it be found necessary to ascertain by calculations from Colonel A. W. Von Schmidt the meridian of longitude, all expenses attaching thereto shall be borne equally by the Counties of Nye and Esmeralda.

[1:50:1875; cited BH 5014, 5018, 5024; cited C 5103, 5106; RL 1451; NCL 1877] + [2:50:1875; cited BH 5014, 5018, 5024; cited C 5103, 5106; RL 1452; NCL 1878]