2012 Map of Silo Canyon

About this map

Butte Valley Ranch serves as a lone human marker in this remote stretch of northeast Nevada, where high-desert drainage patterns define the landscape. The terrain is characterized by significant natural depressions and rises, most notably Silo Canyon and Denton Canyon, which channel seasonal water toward the lower flats. The importance of water in this arid environment is evidenced by the density of named springs scattered throughout the hills, including Hill Spring, Picnic Spring, and Mustang Spring. These reliable water sources likely dictated the placement of ranching infrastructure and local routes like Butte Valley Rd. Creeks such as Phalen Cr and Taylor Canyon Cr cut through the topography, while Rocky Point provides a distinct geographical anchor for the surrounding rangeland.