Santa Rosa Range

The range extends for approximately 75 miles (120 km) north from Winnemucca Mountain near Winnemucca through eastern Humboldt County to the border with Oregon.The upper elevations of the southern section of the range are protected as the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness Area.The Owyhee Desert on the edge of the Columbia Plateau extends northeast from the north end of the range.The range was so named on account of wild roses which grow in the area.This Humboldt County, Nevada state location article is a stub.
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