The Humboldt River snakes across this high desert landscape, defining the character of the region as it passes through the Pumpernickel Valley. Small outposts and named locales such as Knight, Herrin, and Red House are situated along its course and the adjacent lowlands. These small settlements and stopping points reflect the sparse but essential human footprint in this part of Humboldt County, where water sources like Herrin Slough have historically dictated the placement of ranches and crossroads. The presence of the Stonehouse Hwy in the southern portion suggests the continued importance of this corridor for regional transit across the arid terrain of north-central Nevada.
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1882 · Paradise
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1893 · Paradise
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1932 · Sonoma Range
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1939 · Sonoma Range
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1945 · Osgood Mountains
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1947 · Osgood Mountains
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1955 · McDermitt
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1955 · Winnemucca
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1958 · Winnemucca
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1959 · McDermitt
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