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2015 Map of Red Butte

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Red Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Jackson Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Humboldt County, where the eponymous Red Butte stands as a primary landmark. Settlement patterns in this arid region are tied closely to water sources and livestock operations, evidenced by the Jackson Creek Rnch roads that wind through the terrain. A network of vital water points, including Bonita Spring, Rock Spring, and Fish Pond Spring, suggests the historical importance of these sites for ranching and transit.

Deep canyons carve through the uplifted range, with Red Butte Canyon and Black Canyon providing dramatic relief against the broader Brush Basin. To the southeast, Rattlesnake Canyon and Woods Canyon further define the complex topography. These features, along with Woodcamp Spring and South Spring, create a detailed picture of a remote Nevada backcountry shaped by its geology and its few reliable sources of water.