Peterson 1935. Microtus montanus July 12. Goose Creek, 5000 ft., 2 mi. W Utah Line, Elko Co., Nevada. One caught in grassy meadow on bank of Goose Creek. July 16. 7mi. NW Mountain City, Owyhee River, Elko Co., Nevada. One, Microtus montanus (?), caught in grass below willows at edge of Owyhee River. No remains seen: remains characteristic of Microtus montanus. Microtues, like Thomomys to lesser degree Zapus, with much very loose connective tissue under skin permitting considerable free movement of integument. Soft-bodied as gophers!