Question: land contained in the current state of nevada was acquired by the u.s. in
Answer: 1 m ) Mean 5,500 ft ( 1680 m ) Lowest point Colorado River at California border 481 ft ( 147 m ) Before statehood Nevada Territory , Utah Territory , New Mexico Territory Admission to Union October 31 , 1864 ( 36th ) Governor Brian Sandoval ( R ) Lieutenant Governor Mark Hutchison ( R ) Legislature Nevada Legislature Upper house Senate Lower house Assembly U.