East Humboldt Wilderness

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East Humboldt Wilderness
East Humboldts Wilderness
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Smith Lake in the East Humboldt Wilderness Area
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Location in Nevada
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Location in United States
Location Elko County, Nevada USA
Nearest city Wells, NV
Coordinates 40°57′00″N115°07′00″W / 40.95000°N 115.11667°W / 40.95000; -115.11667
Governing body U.S. Forest Service

The East Humboldt Wilderness is a protected wilderness area in the East Humboldt Range of Elko County, in the northeast section of the state of Nevada in the western United States.

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The East Humboldt Wilderness covers an area of approximately 36,900 acres (14,900 ha), and is administered by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

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References

  1. Protected Planet Website- Retrieved April 13, 2023