Jarbidge Wilderness
The Jarbidge Wilderness is a wilderness area located in the Jarbidge Mountains of northern Elko County in northeastern Nevada, United States. It is contained within the Jarbidge Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
| Jarbidge Wilderness | |
|---|---|
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area) | |
Wildflowers in the upper Jarbidge River Canyon | |
Location in Nevada Location in United States | |
| Location | Elko County, Nevada, USA |
| Nearest city | Jarbidge, NV |
| Coordinates | 41°45′41″N 115°19′13″W |
| Area | 113,167 acres (457.97 km2) |
| Established | January 1, 1964 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
"Jarbidge" is a name derived from the Shoshone language meaning "devil". Indians believed the hills in the area were haunted.
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