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2021 Map of Golconda Butte

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Golconda Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Humboldt River and its intricate network of drainage and irrigation channels dominate this landscape in Humboldt County. The map details the seasonal hydrology of the region, including the Pioneer Slough, the Shannon Humboldt Canal, and the French Canal. These waterways reflect the agricultural and water management history of northern Nevada, where river valleys provide vital resources amidst the surrounding arid peaks.

Elevations rise sharply at the Golconda Butte and along the southern margins where the Sonoma Range begins. Small settlements like Bliss and the landform known as The Island are situated near the river's path. To the north, the terrain transitions into the Dutch Flat and the edges of the Hot Springs Range, while local travel is facilitated by named routes such as Button Point Rd and Dutch Flat Rd.