2021 Map of Butte Spring

About this map

The Little High Rock Mountains and the Granite Range dominate this high desert landscape in northwestern Nevada. Water sources are the primary points of interest in this arid region, marked by named features like Butte Spring, Bath Tub Spring, and Van Norman Springs. These springs provided vital stops for livestock and travelers in the remote Great Basin. The presence of several man-made impoundments, including the Little High Rock Reservoir, Hog John Reservoir, and Little Hog Ranch Reservoir, indicates a landscape managed for ranching and water conservation. High-clearance travel is the norm here, with C R 34 serving as the primary corridor through the terrain. The topography is further defined by the Division Range in the northeast and the deep Willow Creek Canyon in the southeast, reflecting a complex network of seasonal drainages like Hog Ranch Cr.