2018 Map of West of Delcer Buttes

About this map

Ruby Valley occupies the western portion of this basin landscape, where the seasonal flow of the Franklin River traces the low-lying terrain. This high-desert environment in Elko County is marked by a sparse network of water sources, including the specifically identified Murphy's Well located on the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The map reflects the vast public land management systems of the American West, dominated by the rectangular survey grid of the Public Land Survey System. The presence of isolated wells and named river segments highlights the critical importance of water rights and access in this arid region of Nevada, providing a clear record of the area's geographic layout before any significant modern development.