The AWMA is a relatively new wildlife area that was created from a historic ranch property along the Humboldt River on the outskirts of Battle Mountain Nevada. I follow several wildlife pages on Facebook and have seen some good photos from a local photographer who visits the area regularly. I took a trip out there yesterday. It wasn’t productive from a wildlife photography standpoint, but I had the property to myself. I had a pleasant few miles of walking through the area. I thought it might be too early for a lot of bird life, and it was, but the habitat is healthy and looks like it supports many species. I will visit again when the birds are present.
The loading chute at the abandoned ranch at the center of the property
I think this is an old fuel tank for the ranch.
The Humboldt. It will be a trickle in the summer but is flowing full with snow run off.
The Machine Shop
Abandoned ranch house. I think that autumn photos here would be pretty.
Northern Desert Photography 
That old ranch house has such a stark, Depression‑era feel to it — weathered, empty, and holding on to its last bit of history.
Yes, I loved wandering through the whole ranch. We have a lot of these places in Nevada.
ooooh – I bet that weathered ranch house has a few tales to tell!
I am sure it does. 🙂
Some wonderful photographs!
Thanks Tom!