2021 Map of Third Butte West

About this map

Spring Valley defines the core of this high-desert basin in eastern Nevada, where the drainage of Spring Valley Cr and Gordon Cr navigate a landscape of intermittent wetlands and wide alluvial plains. The map illustrates a contemporary rural environment where the infrastructure is primarily limited to essential thoroughfares like Eight Mile Ranch Rd and White Pine Co Road 37. Rising on the eastern edge, the elevation climbs toward Third Butte, providing a sharp contrast to the level valley floor. This survey documents the persistent ranching and hydrological patterns of the region, emphasizing the sparse but vital water sources and historical land divisions of T19N and T18N that continue to shape local land use.