2018 Map of Twin Buttes

About this map

Marys River winds through this high desert landscape in northeastern Nevada, marking a vital water corridor for the remote ranching operations of Elko County. The Cross Ranch sits near the riverbanks, served by the long stretch of the Charleston-Deeth Rd, which provides the primary access through this basin-and-range terrain. The presence of multiple thermal features, including Hot Spring and Hot Springs Cr, suggests the geothermal character of the region, while the prominent volcanic forms of the Twin Buttes dominate the central topography. Numerous seasonal drainages like Gopher Cr, Yellow Rock Cr, and Allen Cr descend from the surrounding heights of the Peko Hills and Skinners Point, illustrating the complex watershed that feeds the central river system. This survey detail captures the region's character as a working landscape of cattle ranching and isolated water sources.