2018 Map of Button Lake

About this map

Owyhee Desert terrain dominates this northern Nevada landscape along the border of Humboldt and Elko Counties. The high-elevation environment is characterized by sparse water sources and expansive relief, with Lake Cr cutting through the southern sections. This 2018 survey captures the intricate drainage patterns that define the region's hydrology, most notably the seasonal wetland areas surrounding Button Lake on the eastern edge. To the west, Evans Lake sits as a isolated landmark within the township and range grid. The lack of developed roads or settlements on this map underscores the primitive nature of this section of the Great Basin, where land use is primarily defined by the Public Land Survey System boundaries including t44n r44e and t43n r43e.