2021 Map of West of Delcer Buttes

About this map

Ruby Valley dominates this high-desert landscape in Elko County, where the sparse terrain reflects the typical drainage patterns of the Great Basin. In the northwestern corner of the quadrangle, the Franklin River cuts through the valley floor, while Murphys Well provides a localized water source to the northeast. The map is defined by a grid of primitive roads and section lines, specifically within t30n r60e, t30n r61e, t29n r60e, and t29n r61e. This 2021 survey highlights a region where physical geography and township boundaries take precedence over human settlement, as is common in the expansive valley regions of northeastern Nevada.