2021 Map of Maiden Butte SE

About this map

The Little Owyhee River snakes across this high desert landscape, marking the transition from the Owyhee Desert into the broken terrain of northern Nevada. This 2021 study by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the sparse drainage network of the Great Basin, where Raven Cr and other ephemeral waters define the topography. The eastern boundary is defined by the line between Humboldt Co and Elko Co, slicing through a region characterized by section lines and vast grazing allotments. Named landmarks like Dobe Doc provide specific points of reference in an otherwise expansive and open landscape, reflecting the traditional nomenclature used by ranchers and land managers in this corner of Nevada.