Founded in 1941 as a company town for Basic Magnesium, Incorporated, which established a production plant in the region, developed from an earlier mining camp by the name of Brucite, Gabbs is located in Nye County. The unincorporated community is named for the surrounding Gabbs Valley, which was itself named for William Gabb, a paleontologist who discovered fossil specimens in the area. The settlement became a township in 1943 and an city in 1955, but lost its incorporation in 2001 following the closure or reduction of its industries, and subsequent decrease in population. Gabbs includes a large portion of the Paradise Range, which separates Gabbs from Berlin, a mining town of the late 1800s, which is now unpopulated.
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The location, runway information, and details about airport operation, communications, services, ownership and management, operational statistics, and other resources are presented, along with a sectional chart and aerial photograph.
http://www.airnav.com/airport/KGAB/
Established in the 1940s, the K-12th grade school in Gabbs, Nevada is part of the Nye County School District. A profile of the school is put forward, including its history, programs, and activities. A student handbook, various school publications, and a staff directory are included.
http://gabbs.nye.k12.nv.us/
With a focus on the opalized wood, agate and jasper which can be found in the area of Gabbs, Nevada, an overview of the area surrounding the town is presented, along with photographs.
http://www.holeystones.com/mining/gabbs.html
Nearly 150 dogs were left stranded in Gabbs, Nevada in May of 2008 when their owner passed away, prompting a massive rescue effort. This site highlights the placement of these animals, complete with photographs and updates of their conditions.
http://gabbsdogs.blogspot.com/
