2015 Map of Twelvemile Flat

About this map

Owyhee Desert terrain dominates this corner of Elko County, where the high-altitude landscape is defined by wide expanses of arid flats and isolated rising landforms. The high basin of Twelvemile Flat sits in the southeastern quadrant, a distinct landform located east of the prominent Bartome Knoll. This 2015 survey reflects the enduring character of the Great Basin's remote interior, where the Public Land Survey System grids—including t45n r47e and t46n r48e—provide the primary structural framework across a region with virtually no modern infrastructure or permanent settlements. The map detail highlights the subtle topographic shifts between the sagebrush flats and the rocky outcrops that characterize this section of northeastern Nevada.