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2021 Map of Black Butte NE

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Black Butte NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Snake Mountains dominate the northeastern reaches of this landscape, where the high-elevation terrain of Elko County is defined by prominent peaks and deep drainages. Stormy Peak rises sharply above Stormy Canyon, feeding the headwaters of Stormy Cr as it flows westward. The topography is characterized by isolated volcanic features like Forleen Butte, providing a detailed look at the geological transitions within this part of the Great Basin.

Surface water is a defining element for land use in this arid region, with Tabor Cr, Bull Camp Cr, and Pole Cr cutting through the valleys. The historical infrastructure of the area is represented by the Oneil-Deeth Co Rd, a long-standing high-desert thoroughfare that connects the remote northern ranchlands to the rail corridor south of this quadrangle. This survey documents the intersection of large-scale public land surveying with the natural water systems that supported early grazing and travel routes.