2014 Map of Black Butte SW

About this map

Marys River winds through this High Desert landscape of Elko County, defining a drainage basin that also includes Tabor Cr and Pole Cr. The map captures a transition in the eastern Nevada ranching country as it appeared in 2014, where infrastructure is sparse but critical to the vast rangelands. The Marys River Ranch Airport provides a rare landmark in the western portion of the sheet, indicating the scale of these remote operations where air travel is a practical necessity for remote land management. Secondary roads CR-753 and CR-754 navigate the eastern terrain, following the natural contours of the basin. The Public Land Survey System grid lines for t40n r60e and surrounding townships offer a clear view of how these interior basins are organized for grazing and water rights in a region where every stream is a vital resource.