2021 Map of Chimney Reservoir

About this map

Chimney Reservoir serves as the central focal point for this high-desert basin in Humboldt County. Fed by the waters of Chimney Cr and the Little Humboldt River, this basin is a critical water source for the surrounding arid landscape. The topography is defined by significant landmarks like Chimney Peak to the south and the northern drainage of the N Fork Little Humboldt River. Transportation through this remote section of Nevada is limited to unpaved access routes such as N Fork Rd and Chimney Reservoir Rd, which skirt the edges of the water and provide access to smaller impoundments like Fairbanks Reservoir. The mapping of these river forks and creeks, including Twentytwo Cr, reveals the intricate natural drainage patterns that have shaped land use and ranching access in this region for generations.