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2015 Map of Shyster Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Bilk Creek Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Northern Nevada, characterized by a complex network of seasonal water sources and distinct volcanic peaks. Significant elevations include Shyster Butte, Split Peak, and Granite Mtn, which define the drainage basins for numerous creeks such as Mud Cr and the various forks of Shyster Cr.

Evidence of ranching and remote land use is found in the naming of several critical water points, including Texas Springs, Etchart Springs, and Gartiez Spring. The presence of Lovely Valley and its associated Lovely Valley Spring suggests a localized depression within the high terrain that has likely served as a key reference point for regional travelers and livestock managers in this part of Humboldt County. The geography is further marked by the deep incision of Black Canyon in the southeast, providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding buttes.