2014 Map of The Buttes

About this map

The Buttes serves as the central landmark for this high-desert landscape in Elko County, situated between the sharp elevations of the Adobe Range and the surrounding drainage basins. This modern survey illustrates the complex topography of a region defined by steep canyons and seasonal watercourses, with the Coal Mine Canyon and Jackstone Canyon cutting deep paths through the high plateaus. The presence of Coal Mine Canyon Rd provides the primary access through this remote territory, following the path of Coal Mine Cr. The map details the drainage patterns of the Dorsey Basin and various mountain streams like Twentymile Cr and Jackstone Cr, which are vital features for understanding the hydrology and land use of this section of the Great Basin.