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1967 Map of Black Butte

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Black Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Black Butte dominates this northern Nevada landscape, a prominent volcanic landmark in an area defined by high-desert hydrology and seasonal water sources. Surveyed in the late 1960s, the terrain shows a network of remote Jeep Trail paths that crisscross the sagebrush country, connecting ephemeral drainages like Burnt Creek and Pole Creek. These routes provided essential access for ranching and mineral exploration in a region where water is the most critical resource.

Local landmarks such as Antelope Springs and various unnamed Spring points indicate the vital water sources relied upon by local livestock operations. A single Gravel Pit in the southwest suggests small-scale material extraction for maintaining the local trail network. In the southeast corner, the flow of Trout Creek cuts through the basin, marking a rare perennial feature in this otherwise arid Elko County environment.