Chase, Nevada
Small town off route 375 in Nevada, right by Groome Road, which leads directly to the East Gate of Nellis Test & Training Range - Area 51
Situated between Rachel & Crystal Springs - closer to Crystal Springs
Ex-trading post turned ranch land
Population is less than 1500 people
Other than ranching, Chase’s biggest economical pull is alien tourism, due to proximity to Area 51
Most residents either live in single-floor, suburb-type houses or trailers & double-wides. There are only a couple of apartment blocks in the town, just off the main street that runs through the centre of the town
Amenities
The Steer - The oldest bar in Chase, caters almost exclusively to the ranchers & older locals, located toward the back of the town, away from the highway
The Burning Lizard - A dive bar/club with a biker vibe due to being close to the truck stop & highway. Has live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Ripley’s - An alien-themed bar and grill that pulls in the tourists, situated between the gas station and the trailer park, on the strip right next to the highway
Allie’s Truckstop - An all-night diner on the strip, attached to the gas station and local garage. Has a childrens play area out back with a spaceship-shaped jungle gym
Chase Gas and Gulp - Gas station that doubles up as a tourist information place & gift shop
Chase Autorepair - Garage attached to the gas station and truckstop
Chase Sundown Motel - On the strip by the truckstop, a little on the cheap side but not a total roach trap
Red Sands Trailer Park - A locals-only trailer park at the end of the main strip - where Brodie lives
Chace Grocery & Supply - not anything close to a Walmart but carries a decent range of food & other items - includes a meat counter, a bakery, a dairy counter & homewares department - meat and dairy are locally produced
Dave’s Hardware - Just a regular hardware store
Joy’s Curl Up and Dye - Hair salon
Chase post office - The original trading post building and one of two of the oldest structures in town
Chase Meridian Bank
Groome Road drive-in movie theatre/picnic area/rest stop
Sheriff’s Office and Chase townhall
Chase Clinic - There is no hospital in the area though. Any major medical emergencies have to be taken to Caliente - 1hr drive away
A veterinarians office - deals mostly in livestock and wildlife, but has a clinic for pets
St Matthews Church - A small, wooden chapel that is the second of the two oldest structures in the town.
An Army recruitment office
Chase public library - Small and a little outdated, but has free wifi
Chase Rec Centre - Recreation centre with sports facilities and an indoor swimming pool
Jed’s - A gun and ammunition store next to the Sheriff’s office
Emmett Brown Elementary School - named after the town founders wife
Chase High School