2012 Map of Delcer Buttes

About this map

Delcer Buttes rise above the high desert floor in this 2012 survey of eastern Elko County. The landscape is defined by vast ephemeral drainage patterns and the broad, level expanse of Dry Lake Flat, reflecting a terrain shaped by seasonal water movement and arid basin conditions. Human presence in this isolated portion of the Great Basin is sparse, marked primarily by a network of unimproved roads and tracks that navigate the flatlands and mountain skirts. Routes like Butte Valley Rd and Murphys Wl connect the open range, while the label Butte Vly identifies the broader valley corridor. This map captures the remote character of Nevada's ranching and mining country, where landmarks are often defined by subtle shifts in elevation or rare water features in a predominantly dry environment.