2021 Map of Black Butte SW

About this map

Marys River snakes through the western portion of this high-desert Elko County landscape, defining the hydrology of a region dominated by drainage and ranching infrastructure. The presence of the Marys River Ranch Airport signals the importance of air access in this expansive basin-and-range territory, where long-distance travel relies on a sparse network of county routes. The primary terrestrial artery, the Oneil-Deeth Co Rd, cuts diagonally through the eastern sections, connecting distant ranching hubs. Tributaries such as Tabor Cr and Pole Cr etch their paths through the terrain, illustrating the seasonal water movement that sustains local agriculture and livestock operations. This 2021 survey provides a clear view of how land management and transportation remain closely tied to the natural river valleys in northeastern Nevada.