2018 Map of Twelvemile Flat

About this map

Owyhee Desert terrain defines this high-plateau landscape in northern Nevada, characterized by the expansive arid basin of Twelvemile Flat. This 2018 survey reveals a territory primarily shaped by public land survey systems and seasonal hydrologic patterns rather than permanent settlements or industrial development. The intricate contour lines illustrate a series of low ridges and drainages that feed into the flat, which serves as a natural collection point for seasonal runoff in this remote corner of Elko County. The map is primarily an exercise in topography and land management, showing the intersection of several townships including t46n r47e, t46n r48e, t45n r47e, and t45n r48e. For those studying the geography of the Great Basin, this map provides the exact coordinates of a landscape where human footprints are largely limited to primitive roads and section lines.