2014 Map of Peterson Table West

About this map

The South Fork Owyhee River carves a deep, winding path through this corner of Elko County, defining the drainage patterns of the high desert plateau. This 2014 survey documents a land of vast open space and subtle elevation shifts, where the river's incision contrasts sharply with the surrounding flatlands. To the north, the Y P Desert spans the horizon, while the prominent upland of Peterson Table overlooks the river's eastern bends. The terrain is further shaped by seasonal drainages such as Fourmile Cr, which feeds toward the main river channel from the south. Mapping this area involves navigating the Public Land Survey System boundaries of t46n r48e and t46n r49e, where Twelvemile Flat marks the southern reaches of the quadrangle.