2015 Map of Button Lake

About this map

The Owyhee Desert terrain characterizes this high-plateau region along the boundary of Humboldt and Elko Counties. The landscape is defined by its intermittent water sources and the stark topography of the Great Basin, where seasonal drainages like Lake Cr navigate the arid flats. A significant geographic feature is the alkaline expanse of Button Lake, which sits in the eastern portion of the survey area, accompanied by the smaller Evans Lake to the southwest. This 2015 survey reveals the vast township and range divisions typical of Nevada's public land system, illustrating the isolation of these desert basins where named landmarks are sparse but essential for orientation in an otherwise uniform environment.