2018 Map of Black Butte

About this map

Black Butte serves as a prominent landmark within this high-elevation basin in northeastern Nevada. The landscape is defined by the western slopes of the Snake Mountains and a complex network of drainage systems including Burnt Cr and its N Fork Burnt Cr. Water sources are critical in this arid environment, marked here by West Antelope Spring and Antelope Springs. Human imprint on the land is represented by the O'Neil-Deeth Co Rd, a primary transit corridor connecting the remote ranching and grazing lands of Elko County. The map details a typical Great Basin topographical pattern, where seasonal watercourses like Spring Cr and Trout Cr flow from mountain ridges into the valley floor, supporting the region's long-standing livestock tradition.