2018 Map of Butler Ranch

About this map

Butler Ranch occupies a prominent position in the high desert landscape of Toiyabe National Forest, situated where the eastern slopes of the Monitor Range meet the canyon-cut lowlands. The 2018 geography of this Nye County quadrant is defined by an intricate network of forest service routes, including Natl Forest Develop Road 025 Rd and Natl Forest Develop Road 141 Rd, which provide access to the remote interior. Water sources are critical features of this arid terrain, with Willow Creek and Butler Creek carving through the landscape. Notable topographic landmarks such as Horse Heaven Canyon and Long Canyon illustrate the complex drainage patterns of the region. The map also detail specific backcountry infrastructure like the Willow Creek Bypass and the Butler Creek Dead End, marking the practical limits of travel in this portion of the Great Basin.