2015 Map of Button Lake Well

About this map

Owyhee Desert terrain defines this portion of northern Elko County, where the high desert landscape is etched by the seasonal drainage of Lake Cr. The map reveals a land utilized for its scarce water resources, centered on the Button Lake Well and the ephemeral Button Lake situated in the western sections. This 2015 survey details the Public Land Survey System grid across multiple townships, including t44n r45e and t43n r45e, illustrating how the desert is partitioned for management. The contour intervals highlight a series of low ridges and depressions characteristic of the Great Basin, providing a precise look at the drainage patterns that feed into the larger regional water systems.