Rainier Mesa

Rainier Mesa is one of four major nuclear test regions within the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS).

[nb 1] The tunnel complexes mined into Rainier and Aqueduct Mesa include the B-, C-, D-, E-, F-, G-, I-, J-, K-, N-, P-, and T-tunnel complexes, and Q- and R- shafts.

[2] There has been some concern that Rainier Mesa is exhibiting signs of tired mountain syndrome, due to the number of nuclear detonations that have occurred at the site.

The camp includes 200 dormitory rooms, a cafeteria, weapons and munitions storage, and numerous operations and support buildings.

[2][5] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Department of Energy.

Aerial view of Rainier Mesa
Area 12 within the Nevada National Security Site
Test Chamber for Operation Toggle Diamond Sculls , inside Rainier Mesa.
A 600-bed camp in Area 12 served as temporary housing to Mesa-region workers.