2021 Map of Valley Mountain

About this map

Butte Valley dominates the western half of this Elko County quadrangle, showing the characteristic basin and range landscape of northeastern Nevada. The terrain shifts from the level valley floor to the rising elevations of the eastern foothills, where Valley Mtn and Lone Butte stand as prominent landmarks. This 2021 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the high-desert environment where intermittent water sources like Prakes Cr provide the primary drainage from the mountain slopes. The map traces the intersection of several public land survey sections, including t31n r61e and t31n r62e, illustrating the vast, unpopulated character of this part of the Great Basin.