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2021 Map of Mount Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Montezuma Valley dominates this high-desert landscape at the border of Nye and Esmeralda counties. The terrain is defined by prominent volcanic and erosional features, including the central peak of Mt Butte and the flat-topped Table Mtn to the north. Drainage for the region is primarily handled by Slime Wash, which winds across the arid plains between the mountain ranges.

Modern infrastructure and civic importance are reflected in the presence of the William P Beko Justice Complex and the Tonopah Cem, indicating the proximity to local administrative centers. Historical transit routes and utility corridors are traced by several significant thoroughfares, such as Gabbs Pole Line Rd, Paymaster Canyon Rd, and the descriptively named Miller's Cutoff. These roads follow natural contours through the gaps between Siebert Mtn and other high points, marking the continued utility of this corridor for movement across the Great Basin.