Mineral County Yucca Mountain Oversight

In addition to those coming to Mineral County to enjoy Walker Lake, the Hawthorne area in particular benefits from highway traffic and travelers on U.S. 95. Travelers using U.S. 95 stay overnight in Hawthorne, these visitations contribute to gaming, services, and to a lesser extent, retail sectors of the local economy. National or western regional economic conditions can influence overall activity in Mineral County.