20 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GROOM LAKE FACILITY (AREA-51) by Michael Curta Colorado MUFON Section Director June 26, 1994 Q: Where is Area 51? A: Area-51 is located at Groom Lake, NV. about 140 miles north of Las Vegas, NV. Near the town of Rachel, NV. about 13 miles West of HWY 375 on Groom Lake Road. Q: How did Area-51 get it's name? A: Area-51 got it's name from a map. The Facility at Groom Lake is located in Area-51 of the Nevada Test Site. Q: Is S-4 and Area-51 the same...