Yes, Lamoille is an enchanting place and such a suprise to those who haven't taken the time to get off the beaten path in this wonderful state.  At one time there was a hydroelectric plant supplying power to the small town of Lamoille, but catastrophic flooding in the canyon made the plant untenable so it was abandoned. You probably saw the "Power House" campground during your visit. Speaking of geothermal-there are hotsprings not too far from the Harrison Pass turnoff as you travel along the Ruby Valley road. Some rancher, way back when, made a nice picnic spot there and I've spent many a lazy afternoon floating around in the warm waters after a tough day catching bass at the lake.

I didn't know that about the Humboldt, and it is pretty intereating. I visited Lamoille Canyon two years ago in the winter time and fell in love with the natural beauty of the area. Also loved, ruby lake. So much to see in Nevada.