Shoshone Range

The Shoshone Range is a mountain range in Lander County, Nevada. The northeast end of the range extends into Eureka County at Shoshone Point on the Humboldt River.

Shoshone Range
Looking east from Nevada State Route 305
Highest point
PeakMount Lewis
Elevation9,678 ft (2,950 m)
Coordinates40°24.2′N 116°51.7′W
Geography
Location of Shoshone Range in Nevada
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
DistrictLander County
Range coordinates40°21′1.701″N 116°53′4.343″W
Topo mapUSGS Goat Peak

The range was named from the Shoshoni language meaning "grass".

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