Sheepshead, Nevada
Sheepshead: Situated in the high desert of Washoe County at an elevation of 3,904 feet, this locale is located in northwestern Nevada near the eastern flank of the Virginia Mountains.
About
Sheepshead is a city located in the county of Washoe in the U.S. state of Nevada.
Quick Facts about Sheepshead
| State | Nevada (United States) |
| County | Washoe County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4816,-119.8330 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 08:58:36 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 36℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Sheepshead is located at 40°28'54"N 119°49'59"W (40.4815700, -119.8329800).
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Weather
36°F
Mostly Clear
0 to 5 mph NE
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Sheephead
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sheepshead, NV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RNO | Reno | 280 North Center St. | RAIL |
| SPR | Sparks, Nevada (Train Stop) | Nugget Ave. east of 11th St. | RAIL |
| SPX | Sparks, Nevada (Thruway Buses) | 1100 Nugget Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Sheepshead.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gerlach Post Office | Gerlach (NV) | 89412 |
Other cities in Washoe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washoe County , NV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Reno | 259,290 | The second most populous city in Nevada. |
| Sparks | 106,900 | The most populous city in Washoe County, Nevada. |
| Spanish Springs | 15,064 | Census designated place |
| Cold Springs | 8,544 | City in Nevada, United States of America |
| Sun Valley | 1,406 | Resort city in Blaine County, Idaho, United States |