What people live in the great basin desert?

The Great Basin Desert is home to several Native American tribes and some non-Native American settlers

- Native American tribes:

- *Northern Paiute*

- *Western Shoshone*

- *Gosiute*

- *Ute*

- *Washoe*

- Non-Native American settlers:

- *Mormons*

- *Miners*

- *Ranchers*

- *Farmers*

- *Tourists*

Today, people who live in the region generally live in small cities and towns and are primarily employed in services or industries including mining, ranching, or farming. Many of the region's cities are built near water because of the arid environment.