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Virtual Guidebook to Northern and Central Nevada
Owyhee River and North Humboldt River
between Elko and Duck Valley Nevada
The Owhyhee and Humboldt Rivers both originate in northeastern Nevada, but flow in opposite directions. The Owyhee (named for Hawaii, from some Gold Rush era Kanakas) heads north to the Snake River, passing through Duck Valley and some very remote high desert country.
The North Humboldt River flows south to join the main Humboldt River that forms the great east-west corridor across the state.
 | The Owyhee River in the southern Duck Valley Indian Reservation (July 24, 2005) | |
 | Wildhorse Crossing on the Owyhee River, in the gorge south of Duck Valley (July 24, 2005) | |
 | Wild Horse Reservoir, source of the Owyhee River (July 24, 2005) | |
 | Road leading to the PX Cattle Company, north of Elko (July 24, 2005) | |
 | A minor gorge on the North Humboldt River, north of Elko (July 24, 2005) | |
 | Raptors' nests on the cliffs along the North Humboldt River (July 24, 2005) | |
 | High desert near Adobe Summit, north of Elko (July 24, 2005) | |