2011 Map of Twin Buttes Well

About this map

Kumiva Valley dominates this high-desert landscape in Pershing County, Nevada, where water management is the primary marker of human presence. The northern reaches are anchored by Twin Buttes Well, a critical water point for a region characterized by ephemeral drainage and expansive basins. The southern portion of the sheet is defined by the massive Dry Lake bed, which collects runoff from the surrounding highlands. This 2011 survey reveals a stark environmental pattern where life clings to specific water sources like Black Mountain Spring and seasonal flows along Betty Creek and Missouri Creek. The drainage systems from the Blue Wing Mountains illustrate the complex natural irrigation of the Great Basin, providing essential detail for researchers of Nevada's hydrography and desert livestock history.