2012 Map of The Buttes

About this map

The Adobe Range dominates this portion of Elko County, Nevada, defining a landscape of high desert basins and seasonal watercourses. This area is characterized by its prominent drainage systems, most notably Coal Mine Creek and its associated Coal Mine Canyon in the northeast, which suggests a history of local resource extraction or prospecting. Central to the map are The Buttes, providing a focal point for the surrounding terrain. To the west, the Dorsey Basin collects runoff from Dorsey Creek, while Willow Springs marks a vital water source in this arid environment. The map details the intricate network of creeks, including Twelvemile Creek and Jackstone Creek, that carve through the high-elevation flats and canyons like Jackson Canyon.