Sloan is an unincorporated community with a population of 105 ( as of the U.S. Census 2010 ) in Clark County , Nevada , situated 18 miles southwest of Las Vegas . It is named for its limestone dolomite carnotite and was first settled in 1912 under the name Ehret , NV ; named for the founders family name , but changed its name to Sloan on September 11 , 1922 . It is known for its canyon and its Sloan Canyon Petroglyph Site , Petroglyph Canyon , Black Mountain , and is mostly located within the North McCullough Wilderness Area and is adjacent to the McCullough Range . It contains well-preserved petroglyphs and several hiking trails that allow visitors to photograph the petroglyphs . Sloan is also home to the George W. Dunaway Army Reserve Center which officially opened in April 2015 , which is a large military area not open for public . 2.7 miles west of Sloan was the site of the Bonanza Air Lines Flight 114 accident , which killed 29 people . Most of the residential areas are located on the main street , Sloan Road , and other smaller roads such as Arville Street , Hinston Street , and Roark Avenue . It is adjacent to the Interstate 15 in Nevada . To get here from Las Vegas , take Interstate 15 south and take exit 25 at Sloan . On Las Vegas Boulevard , turn right for the residential areas and George W. Dunaway Army Reserve Center , while turn left and follow Las Vegas Boulevard for 0.1 mile to reach the road leading to Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area . Following the power line road is treacherous . A faster , safer , and brand new paved road through the Henderson neighborhood of Anthem takes you to the Sloan Canyon visitors center and trailhead to the Petroglyphs . In the mid 80 's Sloan had a Fireworks store and a Grocery store / restaurant / Bar / Gas station and service station called Ernie 's
Bonanza Air Lines Flight 114
Bonanza Air Lines Flight 114
Sloan, Nevada