Humboldt,

Humboldt, a river of Nevada, rises in the NE. part of the state, and flows WSW. to Humboldt Sink, a lake over 40 miles in circumference, which has no outlet. Length, nearly 350 miles. The river, which is unnavigable even for canoes, is strongly impregnated with alkaline matter. The region through which it flows is barren, and the banks are destitute of trees or shrubs. The Central Pacific Railroad runs through the valley of the Humboldt.