2014 Map of Vigus Butte

About this map

Vigus Butte dominates this high-desert landscape in central Nevada, rising above the surrounding basin where the Reese River flows northward. This 2014 survey documents the remote terrain of Lander County, defined by the dry watercourses of Italian Cr and the access provided by Italian Canyon Rd. The map illustrates the fundamental Public Land Survey System grid, clearly marking the boundaries of t20n r43e, t19n r43e, t20n r42e, and t19n r42e. The drainage patterns and topographic contours reveal a classic Great Basin environment, where seasonal water flow and stark geological features dictate the limited infrastructure of the region. This document is a primary record for understanding the modern physical geography and land management divisions within this sparsely populated portion of the state.