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1988 Map of Little Poverty

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Little Poverty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Paradise Valley is the dominant geographical feature on this provisional survey, characterized by the meandering path of Adams Creek and the marshy expanses of Martin Slough. This section of Humboldt County highlights a transitional landscape where high desert ranching meets the rugged foothills of the Hot Springs Range. The presence of the 96 Ranch and the isolated settlement of Little Poverty illustrate the sparse but deliberate human footprint in this corner of Nevada.

Mineral exploration is etched into the eastern mountains, where the George and Charlie Mine and the Holt Mine are situated near numerous unnamed prospects. Geothermal activity is evidenced by The Hot Springs near the Humboldt River, providing a natural landmark for those navigating the arid terrain between Bone Canyon and Shelton Lane. The map’s focus on livestock infrastructure and mining claims provides a detailed account of late 20th-century land use in the Great Basin.