2014 Map of Third Butte East

About this map

The Snake Range defines the eastern verticality of this Nevada landscape, where high peaks and deep incisions like Cottonwood Canyon and Eightmile Canyon dominate the topography. To the west, the land descends toward the flat expanse of Spring Valley, a classic Great Basin transition from montane high-ground to valley floor. This 2014 survey documents a network of vital water sources including Eightmile Spring, Marble Spring, and Cottonwood Springs, which historically served as critical waypoints in an otherwise arid environment. The presence of First Butte, Second Butte, and Third Butte provides distinct navigational landmarks along the western slopes, while the high elevations are anchored by White Cloud Mtn and O'Neal Peak. Local access is represented by the remote 8 Mile Canyon Rd and CR 37, tracing the few navigable paths through the complex terrain.