2015 Map of Mormon Dan Butte

About this map

Mormon Dan Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this desert landscape of Humboldt County, Nevada. The high-desert terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation changes, notably where Blue Mtn and the adjacent Blue Mountain Canyon define the southern portion of the quadrangle. Essential water sources in this arid environment are marked by Barbara Worth Spring and Donnell Spring, which have long served as vital points for those navigating the Great Basin. To the northeast, the shifting geology of the region is evident at the Crescent Dunes. This survey captures the region's topographical complexity, showing the interplay between wind-swept sand formations and the rocky outcroppings of the northern Nevada wilderness.