1982 Map of Mormon Dan Butte

About this map

Mormon Dan Butte rises above the arid expanse of Humboldt, Nevada, in this provisional survey that records the shifting terrain of the high desert. The map is defined by a massive field of Sand Dunes that stretch across the northern and central sections, illustrating the wind-swept environment before modern stabilization. In the southern reach, the topography shifts dramatically as the land ascends toward the peaks of Blue Mountain and Blue Mtn. Tucked within the rugged folds of the northern Canyon lies Barbara Worth Spring, a vital water source in an otherwise parched landscape. This 1982 edition serves as a record of these fragile desert features, documenting the isolation and geological character of this remote Nevada quadrangle during the late twentieth century.