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Map of Sand Spring Valley, Rachel, NV and Tikaboo Valley. It shows the location of Area 51, the Main Gate and the Back Gate, the Black Mailbox, and several other locations that may be of interest for visitors to the area. For a larger scale map and driving directions to Area 51 click here.
In the table below NY... and LN... refers to the Nye and Lincoln County mile markers along Hwy. 375. Latitude and Longitude are the GPS coordinates of the location.
| # | Description | Location | Latitude north |
Longitude west |
| 0 | Area 51 (Tower) | 37°14.428' | 115°48.528' | |
| 1 | Queen City Summit (5960 ft.) | NY 45.85 | 37°45.129' | 115°56.733' |
| 2 | Nye / Lincoln County Line | LN 0 / NY 49.36 |
37°43.329' | 115°53.671' |
| 3 | Town of Rachel | LN 10.0 | 37°38.801' | 115°44.760' |
| 4 | Intersection of Hwy. 375 and Back Gate Road | LN 11.4 | 37°38.063' | 115°43.181' |
| 5 | Area 51 Back Gate (Rachel Back Gate) - Here you get to see the guard shack. It is legal to drive right up to the barrier | 10.2 mi from 4 | 37°35.641' | 115°53.924' |
| 6 | Coyote Summit (5591 ft.) | LN 16.6 | 37°34.331' | 115°40.123' |
| 7 | Former Black Mailbox, intersection of Hwy. 375 and Mailbox Road - Good viewing location. However, the base is right behind White Sides (the mountain with 'shoulders' on both sides) from here | LN 29.6 | 37°27.432' | 115°28.962' |
| 8 | Crescent Reservoir - 5-way intersection. Make sure you get the right turn here. The main road leads around the reservoir and to the ranch; to get to Groom Lake Road take the second road from the right. | 3.9 mi from 7 | 37°24.063' | 115°29.573' |
| 9 | Gravel Parking Area south of Hwy. 375 - Excellent viewing location, slightly higher than the Mailbox, and better angle | LN 32.3 | 37°25.931' | 115°26.689' |
| 10 | Intersection of Hwy. 375 and Groom Lake Road | LN 34.6 | 37°24.892' | 115°24.586' |
| 11 | Intersection of Groom Lake Road and Ranch Road | 4.2 mi from 10 1.0 mi from 8 |
37°23.456' | 115°28.823' |
| 12 | Intersection of Groom Lake Road and Mailbox Road - Coming from the Mailbox, turn right onto Groom Lake Road here | 5.2 mi from 10 1.1 mi from 8 |
37°23.137' | 115°29.826' |
| 13 | Area 51 Main Gate - Do not continue past the warning signs. Look for the cammos on nearby hills. Security cameras on the hill to your left | 13.8 mi from 10 | 37°21.068' | 115°38.813' |
| 14 | Hancock Summit (5592 ft.) | LN 37.5 | 37°25.832' | 115°22.432' |
| 15 | Horneys Rest Stop - Roadside rest near Hancock summit, some shade, picnic tables | LN 38.1 | 37°26.372' | 115°22.614' |
| 16 | Powerlines Overlook - Excellent high elevation view point in the mountains behind the Black Mailbox. Requires 4WD | 4.3 mi from 15 |
37°27.541' | 115°25.437' |
| 17 | Tikaboo Peak - The closest view spot for Area 51. Requires 4WD and a somewhat strenuous hike | 25.8mi f.Area 51 | 37°20.654' | 115°21.543' |
| 18 | Groom Lake Road Guard Shack - Hidden behind a curve well inside the restricted area, do not attempt to go there. | 0.85 mi from 13 | 37°20.750' | 115°39.610' |
| 19 | Bald Mountain Radio and Surveillance Facility | 15.0mi f.Area 51 | 37°26.967' | 115°44.023' |
| 20 | White Sides (Former Area 51 View Spot) | 13.3mi f.Area 51 | 37°22.114' | 115°37.681' |
| 21 | Freedom Ridge (Former Area 51 View Spot) | 11.1mi f.Area 51 | 37°20.077' | 115°38.679' |