Overton in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Valley of Fire
This site possesses exceptional value as an illustration of the Nation's Natural heritage and contributes to a better understanding of the environment.
1968
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 1968 by United States Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the National Natural Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
Location. 36° 25.797′ N, 114° 30.834′ W. Marker is near Overton, Nevada, in Clark County. Marker can be reached from Visitor Center Road. This marker is located inside the Valley of Fire State Park at the visitor center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Overton NV 89040, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nevada’s First State Park (here, next to this marker); The Cabins (approx. 1.8 miles away); Silica Dome (approx. 1.9 miles away); Atlatl Rock (approx. 2.1 miles away); Beehives (approx. 2.2 miles away); In Memory of Sergeant John J. Clark (approx. 2.7 miles away); Arrowhead Trail (approx. 2.8 miles away); Valley of Fire Behind the Camera (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Overton.
Also see . . . Valley of Fire State Park. (Submitted on November 10, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,951 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 10, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 7, 8. submitted on January 5, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.