1982 Map of Cow Camp

About this map

Butte Valley defines the core of this landscape, reflecting the remote ranching and resource-extraction character of eastern Nevada in the early 1980s. The map highlights the essential water sources required for survival in this arid region, including Butte Spring and Robison Well, alongside several unimproved roads that navigate the basin. The presence of Cow Camp and various corral sites suggests the area’s primary use for livestock grazing. Evidence of industrial exploration and maintenance is visible through numerous drill holes and a gravel pit located on the eastern slopes, while the southern reaches contain an Old Well. This provisional survey is particularly useful for understanding the network of seasonal camps and water infrastructure that supported the local ranching economy before modern developments altered these traditional land-use patterns.