Humboldt County Map, Nevada
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Humboldt County, Nevada
Humboldt County sprawls across northwestern Nevada, a vast expanse of high desert and mountain ranges. Winnemucca, the county seat, serves as a pit stop for travelers on I-80. This is prime cowboy country, where ranching still shapes the local culture.
The Humboldt River snakes through the landscape, including through Humboldt National Forest. You can feel the area’s history in places like the Buckaroo Hall of Fame, celebrating the region’s Western heritage. It borders Oregon just to the north.
Visitors head to the Santa Rosa Mountains for hiking and camping, far from the crowds. Despite its rural nature, Humboldt County has a surprisingly diverse population thanks to its mining industry. Gold and silver have long been the county’s lifeblood, with modern mines still operating today.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Humboldt County |
| County Seat | Winnemucca |
| Population | Approximately 17,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Winnemucca, McDermitt, Denio, Orovada, Paradise Valley |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 80, U.S. Highway 95, Nevada State Route 140 |
| FIPS Code | 32-013 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 9,658 square miles (9,641 sq mi land, 17 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Harney County, Oregon (Northwest), Malheur County, Oregon (North), Owyhee County, Idaho (Northeast), Elko County (East), Lander County (Southeast), Pershing County (South), Washoe County (West) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone (PT) |
| State | Nevada |
| Coordinates | 41.4096° N, 117.7164° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Humboldt River, which was named after German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt |
| Major Landmarks | Winnemucca Sand Dunes, Paradise Valley, Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge |
| Website | Humboldt County Website |
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