2012 Map of Valley Mountain

About this map

Valley Mountain and the high desert terrain of eastern Elko County define this landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century. The topographic survey illustrates a sparse, arid environment where water is the primary geographic driver, notably along the drainage of Drakes Creek. A large portion of the southwestern quadrant is occupied by the expansive Butte Vly, a significant regional depression that shapes local travel and hydrology. For those tracing the geography of northeastern Nevada, the map identifies specific high-elevation points such as Lone Butte, providing a detailed look at the relief and road networks that cross this section of the Great Basin.