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2018 Map of Red Butte

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Red Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Jackson Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Humboldt County, defined by a series of dramatic drainages and isolated water sources. The namesake Red Butte rises in the northwest, overlooking the steep descent of Red Butte Canyon. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain shaped by erosion, with deep cuts like Black Canyon, Woods Canyon, and the appropriately named Rattlesnake Canyon carving through the mountain range.

Reliable water is the primary driver of human and animal activity in this arid environment, marked by several essential springs and drainages. Points of interest for those studying the natural geography or historical use of the land include Bonita Spring, Fish Pond Spring, and Woodcamp Spring, which likely served as critical stops for early movement through the mountains. The presence of Shawnee Cr and seasonal drainages into Brush Basin illustrate the complex hydrology of this high-elevation Nevada territory.