2018 Map of High Bald Peaks SE

About this map

Butte Valley dominates the central portion of this 2018 survey, reflecting the characteristic basin-and-range geography of northeastern Nevada. The Butte Mountains rise to the west, providing a significant vertical contrast to the broad alluvial plains that define the township boundaries. Water is notably sparse in this high-desert environment, with Paris Cr serving as one of the few named drainage features in the region. The map captures the boundary between Elko and White Pine counties, showing a landscape primarily shaped by section lines and remote access roads. This topographic study is a clear representation of the vast open spaces in the Great Basin, where land use is largely defined by the Public Land Survey System rather than dense settlement.