2012 Map of Black Butte SW

About this map

The Marys River and Tabor Creek converge in this high desert landscape of Elko County, defining a region where water availability dictates human activity. At the center of this ranching environment sits the Mala Vista Ranch, a testament to the isolated livestock operations that characterize this part of Nevada. Near the western edge of the map, the Marys River Ranch Airport provides a critical aerial link for this remote area, where vast distances are often traversed by air or via unpaved routes like Co RD 753. The drainage patterns of Pole Creek and various unnamed tributaries illustrate the intricate hydrological network feeding into the larger river system, which remains the primary focal point for both navigation and settlement in this portion of the Great Basin.