2018 Map of Fourmile Butte

About this map

Fourmile Butte anchors the southwestern landscape of this Elko County region, a terrain defined by the winding course of the S Fork Owyhee River. This high-desert drainage system reveals a complex network of canyons and pockets, including the prominent Wilson Creek Canyon and the curiously named V N Pocket to the east. The river is joined from the southeast by Deep Cr, cutting through a landscape primarily organized by township and range lines. The sparse distribution of named features underscores the remote character of this part of Nevada, where natural landmarks and water sources dictated movement and land use. For those studying the geography of the Owyhee watershed, the map provides precise data on the elevation and drainage patterns that characterize this high-elevation basin.