2018 Map of Peterson Table West

About this map

The South Fork Owyhee River cuts a deep, winding path through the high plateau of Elko County, defining the drainage patterns of this arid landscape. This 2018 survey documents a region dominated by distinctive topographic landforms, most notably the elevated expanse of Peterson Table and the open stretches of the Y P Desert. The map reveals a land structured by ancient township lines such as t46n r48e and t45n r49e, where narrow watercourses like Fourmile Cr navigate the complex contours of the high desert. In the southwestern corner, the flat terrain of Twelvemile Flat provides a stark contrast to the steep canyon walls carved by the river. The lack of concentrated settlements underscores the area's use as open range, where water sources and elevation changes dictate the flow of travel and land use.