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2021 Map of Twin Buttes

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Twin Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Marys River valley defines this high-desert basin in northern Nevada, where an expansive network of wetlands and seasonal watercourses like Hot Springs Cr and Allen Cr converge. The landscape is punctuated by the isolated peaks of Twin Buttes and the elevated terrain of Skinners Point, while the Peko Hills rise in the northeastern corner. This area serves as a significant transit corridor through the sagebrush steppe, centered on the Charleston-Deeth Co Rd and various secondary routes like Cross Ranch road.

Local hydrology is particularly notable here, with multiple instances of thermal activity indicated by labels such as Hot Spring. These water sources were vital for the ranching operations that historically used this land. The drainage patterns of Gopher Cr and Yellow Rock Cr illustrate the complex watershed management required in Elko County's arid environment. This survey provides a modern snapshot of the traditional rangeland and drainage systems of the region.