2011 Map of Red Butte

About this map

Red Butte serves as a central landmark in this portion of Humboldt County, Nevada, where a network of unpaved tracks connects vital water sources across the arid landscape. The distribution of Bonita Spring, Fish Pond Spring, and Rock Spring highlights the importance of reliable water for livestock and range management in the Great Basin. Drainage patterns are defined by Shawnee Creek to the east and the deep cuts of Red Butte Canyon and Rattlesnake Canyon to the west. This 2011 survey documents the infrastructure of the high desert, including the remote Woodcamp Spring and the expansive Brush Basin, providing a precise look at the geography used by modern ranchers and land managers in a region where topography and water dictate movement.