2011 Map of Vigus Butte

About this map

Reese River defines the central axis of this Great Basin landscape, winding through a wide valley floor as it flows northward toward Italian Creek. The 2011 survey documents a sparsely populated stretch of Lander County where human presence is marked primarily by small ranching outposts and infrastructure. To the east of the river, Racetrack Ranch sits near the base of the rising highlands, while further south, the settlement of Ledlie anchors the riverbank near the intersection of several local routes. The prominent landmark of Vigus Butte provides a clear topographical reference point between the river and the western drainages, illustrating the characteristic isolation of Nevada's high-desert ranching country where the management of water and distance remains the primary driver of development.