Lander County is located in the western part of Nevada and is bordered by Eureka County to the north, Nye County to the east, Esmeralda County to the south, and Humboldt County to the west. The county seat is the city of Battle Mountain. The County was established in 1862.

Lander County is governed by the five-member Board of County Commissioners, who serve staggered four-year terms. The Board of County Commissioners are elected at large by the people, with the commission overseeing all county functions.

The county is home to the Humboldt National Forest, the Toiyabe National Forest, and the Austin Ranger District. The county is also home to the Austin-Tonopah Stage Line, which is the oldest stage line in Nevada.

The economy of Lander County is largely based on mining, ranching, and tourism. The county is home to several gold mines, including the Cortez Gold Mine, the Lone Tree Mine, and the Gold Acres Mine. The county is also home to several ranches, including the Lander Ranch and the Austin Ranch. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with the county being home to several popular attractions, including the Austin Hot Springs, the Austin Summit, and the Austin-Tonopah Stage Line.

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