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Photo and Location of Yucca Mountain

Map of Yucca Mountain

Map showing the location of Yucca Mountain in relation to major highways; surrounding counties, cities, and towns in Nevada and California; the Nevada Test Site; and Death Valley National Park. Yucca Mountain is located on federal land in Nye county in southern Nevada, approximately 160 km (100 miles) northwest of Las Vegas.



Aerial view of Yucca Mountain, looking south, showing the desert environment. The potential repository would be located about 300 m (1,000 ft) below the eastern slope of the mountain.


Photo of Yucca Mountain


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