2012 Map of Peterson Table West

About this map

The South Fork Owyhee River meanders through this remote Elko County landscape, defining the local drainage system as it flows toward the northwest. This high-desert terrain is characterized by a sparse network of seasonal watercourses, including the north-flowing Fourmile Creek. The map documents a predominantly undeveloped area where the hydrological patterns of the Owyhee River watershed remain the primary landmarks. Historically, these river corridors have served as essential lifelines and navigational markers in the arid Great Basin, dictating the placement of early ranching routes and livestock movements. The survey provides a clear view of the natural topography and primitive road networks that cross this portion of the Peterson Table West quadrangle in the early 21st century.