Although there is no welcoming sign or initial reassurance shield, the change in pavement and the zero milepost for Nevada 264 in Esmeralda County signify the southern terminus of this highway. The black pavement is in California, so technically this photo was taken on California 266 as it was about to terminate at the state line. For route consistency, it seems as if Nevada 264 should have been numbered as an extension of Nevada 266, since the existing Nevada 266 connects with California 266 to provide a continuous route. But apparently Nevada did not want to go along with that plan. Photo taken 1/19/02.
Nevada 264 proceeds north through Fish Lake Valley. The only town in the valley is Dyer, which is billed as a tourist destination and gateway to Yosemite National Park. An older billboard along Nevada 264 advertised the notion of Dyer as a gateway. However, there is no true direct route from here to Yosemite, and it is still a good distance from here to the California 120 entrance. Photo taken 1/19/02.
Northbound Nevada 264 approaches its junction with Nevada 773. Nevada 264 continues north and a bit west from this point to connect to U.S. 6, which leads to Bishop, California. Nevada 773, on the other hand, leads northeast to connect with U.S. 6 and ultimately with U.S. 95, which leads to Tonopah (via U.S. 6-95) and Reno (via Alternate U.S. 95 and Interstate 80). Photo taken 1/19/02.
Northbound Nevada 264 meets Nevada 773 at this intersection. Note the lack of directional banners on these shields. Photos taken 1/19/02.
Northbound Nevada 264 shield after the Nevada 773 junction at the north end of Fish Lake Valley. Note the open space in the distance as well as the lack of traffic. Photo taken 1/19/02.
This scene along Nevada 264 north is found between Nevada 773 and U.S. 6. This section of highway had been resurfaced at the time this photo was taken, hence why the pavement color is much darker than the photos of Nevada 264 further south. Photo taken 1/19/02.
Northbound Nevada 264 approaches its northern terminus at Junction U.S. 6. Transcontinental U.S. 6 connects Bishop with Tonopah, and Nevada 264 offers a connection from this route south to the Fish Lake Valley. Photo taken 1/19/02.
Nevada 264 meets U.S. 6 at this intersection; turn left for U.S. 6 west to Bishop or right for U.S. 6 east to Tonopah. An END Nevada 264 shield assembly is posted here. Photos taken 1/19/02.
This is a more recent view of the northern END shield for Nevada 264. Photo taken 11/11/08.
Approaching U.S. 6, turning left to follow U.S. 6 west over Montgomery Pass to Bishop or Nevada 360 north to Hawthorne. Turn right here for U.S. 6 east to Tonopah and U.S. 95. This sign was used for target practice. Photo taken 11/11/08.
A second trailblazer route marker for U.S. 6 is posted shortly thereafter. Photo taken 11/11/08.
Northbound Nevada 264 reaches its end at this stop sign intersection with U.S. 6. Photo taken 11/11/08.
Nevada 264 south
Leaving the intersection with U.S. 6/Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Nevada 264 proceeds southeast, skirting the edge of Volcanic Hills to the east. This view looks south, and massive Boundary Peak (elevation 13,145 feet above sea level) is visible in the distance. From here, Nevada 264 proceeds south toward Fish Lake Valley, Dyer, and Oasis, California. Photo taken 11/11/08.
