[PAR] [TLE] Humboldt River [SEP] The Humboldt River runs through northern Nevada in the western United States.  At approximately 290 mi long it is the third longest river in the Great Basin, after the Bear and Sevier Rivers.  It has no outlet to the ocean, but instead empties into the Humboldt Sink.  It is the fifth largest river in the United States, in terms of discharge, that does not ultimately reach the ocean, while it is the largest in terms of area drained.  Through its tributaries the river drains most of sparsely populated northern Nevada, traversing the state roughly east to west, and passing through repeated gaps in the north-south running mountain ranges.  It furnishes the only natural transportation artery across the Great Basin and has provided a route for historic westward migrations and subsequent railroads and highways.  The river is named for the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt. [PAR] [TLE] Great Basin [SEP] The Great Basin is the largest area of contiguous endorheic watersheds in North America.  It spans sections of Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, California and the Mexican state of Baja California.  It is noted for both its arid climate and the basin and range topography that varies from the North American low point at Badwater Basin to the highest point of the contiguous United States, less than 100 mi away at the summit of Mount Whitney.  The region spans several physiographic divisions, biomes/ecoregions, and deserts.
[PAR] [TLE] Humboldt River [ SEP ] The Humboldt River runs through northern Nevada in the western United States . At approximately 290 mi long it is the third longest river in the Great Basin , after the Bear and Sevier Rivers . It has no outlet to the ocean , but instead empties into the Humboldt Sink . It is the fifth largest river in the United States , in terms of discharge , that does not ultimately reach the ocean , while it is the largest in terms of area drained . Through its tributaries the river drains most of sparsely populated northern Nevada , traversing the state roughly east to west , and passing through repeated gaps in the north - south running mountain ranges . It furnishes the only natural transportation artery across the Great Basin and has provided a route for historic westward migrations and subsequent railroads and highways . The river is named for the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt . [PAR] [TLE] Great Basin [ SEP ] The Great Basin is the largest area of contiguous endorheic watersheds in North America . It spans sections of Wyoming , Idaho , Utah , Nevada , Oregon , California and the Mexican state of Baja California . It is noted for both its arid climate and the basin and range topography that varies from the North American low point at Badwater Basin to the highest point of the contiguous United States , less than 100 mi away at the summit of Mount Whitney . The region spans several physiographic divisions , biomes / ecoregions , and deserts .
What is the lowest point of the Humboldt River?
What is the lowest point of the Humboldt River ?
Badwater Basin
Badwater Basin