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The Humboldt River Route
Now Interstate 80, Nevada

The Humboldt River flows from east to west across most of Nevada, a natural corridor cutting across the grain of the country. It provided not only an easy path, but water and grazing for the covered wagons following the California Trail.

Since then the transcontinental railroad, the Lincoln Highway (US 40) and Interstate 80 have all followed this route. Palisade Canyon had to be bypassed by the wagon trains, but provided a little scenic drama in the railroad era.


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The Humboldt River at Rye Patch Reservoir

(June 22, 2000)

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The beginning of the Winnemucca to the Sea Highway

(June 23, 2000)

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Interstate 80 rises high over Golconda Summit east of Winnemucca

(July 26, 2003)

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Two railroads follow the Humboldt River through Palisade Canyon

(June 23, 2000)

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Dramatic scenery on the rail line through Palisade Canyon

(June 23, 2000)

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Verdant pastures along the upper part of the Humboldt River

(June 23, 2000)

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