Nevada Lakes and Rivers Map

About the map

In this map, you will find major rivers, reservoirs, and lakes of Nevada. In general, rivers in Nevada flow into the Great Basin, the Gulf of California, and the Pacific Ocean.

Despite the arid climate in Nevada, the state boasts watercourses like the Humboldt River, Virgin River, and Reese River. In fact, part of the Colorado River flows through Nevada in the southeast, partially forming a border with Arizona.

Lake Mead is the largest lake in Nevada at about 158,000 acres. But part of this lake is also in Nevada as well. Next, Lake Tahoe is the second largest at about 122,000 acres. Similar to Lake Mead, Lake Tahoe is also shared in another state (California) and is tucked in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.