During this time, the Nevada Guard struggled to meet national standards suggested by larger states. Still, in 1892, with fewer than 50,000 people living in the state — the smallest in the nation by population, but fifth largest in area — Nevada Guardsmen held their first summer encampment in Carson City. Volunteer soldiers, many of them miners, came from as far away as Tuscarora in Elko County and Yerington in the Mason Valley.
This passage describes the Nevada Guard's efforts to meet national standards despite being a smaller state with limited population compared to other states. The event highlights the dedication and participation of volunteers, including miners, in establishing their first summer encampment.