McGill is a historic company town in White Pine County, Nevada, just north of Ely. Built around the early-1900s copper smelter, McGill retains distinctive neighborhoods, rows of cottages, and landmarks that reflect its mining heritage. With roughly 1,000 residents, the community is quiet and close-knit, offering quick access to Great Basin National Park, Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park, and high-desert fishing and camping. While the smelter era has passed, McGill’s story lives on through local museums and preservation efforts. Affordable housing, mountain vistas, and slower-paced living appeal to families and outdoor-minded travelers exploring Nevada’s lonelier, beautiful byways.
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