Honestly, have you ever heard of a village that owes its existence to lime? Arrolime, Nevada, isn’t your typical tourist stop, yet its story is deeply rooted in the landscape.
Arrolime sits about 11 miles north of Las Vegas. It is close to Interstate 15. This small village emerged as a settlement because of a large lime processing facility. Imagine a place so defined by its industrial purpose. The town of Dry Lake is situated just 2 miles north of Arrolime.
Arrolime’s coordinates are 36.359650 latitude and -114.912529 longitude. These coordinates place it in Clark County. Arrolime is a dot on the map, but its existence tells a story of resource and industry.
Here, the Lhoist limestone plant is fairly large. It is about 20 miles north of downtown Las Vegas. The facility is located near Apex. It gets switched daily using local power.
LUM55, might be referred to on radio as “55 Job”. The Mead Lake Local works Sundays to Fridays. It goes on duty at 0800 MST, perhaps MDT. Nevada Industrial Switch’s Geep arrives around noon with wallboard loads from Pabco Gypsum. If you spot wallboard loads at Apex, he’s already been there.
While Arrolime itself may not boast flashing lights, it represents the essential, often unseen, industries that fuel larger cities. Think about the lime processed here making its way into construction materials. It contributes to the very buildings of Las Vegas.
So, as you pass through this seemingly unremarkable spot, remember Arrolime. It is a testament to the essential role even the smallest places play in our world. The village emerged as a settlement near a large lime processing facility.