2018 Map of Calico Butte

About this map

Calico Butte rises as a central landmark in this high-desert region of Humboldt County, Nevada, near the Oregon border. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages, including Calico Cr, Mahogany Cr, and Willow Cr, which feed into the northern basins. Human activity in this arid environment is centered on vital water resources and transportation routes, evidenced by the presence of Owyhee Reservoir Number Four and the winding path of the Quinn River Rd. Smaller named features like Wild Bills Flat and Willow Spring suggest a history of ranching and livestock movement through the Owyhee Desert. The map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System, showing the township and range divisions of T47N and T46N that organized this part of the Great Basin.