2011 Map of Poverty Basin North

About this map

Doughnut Mountain rises above the expansive terrain of Lake County in this 2011 survey of the high desert landscape. The map centers on the northern portion of Poverty Basin, a geographic depression defined by its subtle drainage patterns and sparse water resources. Human infrastructure is limited to primitive transit routes like BLM Road 6154-0-00, reflecting the managed public lands characteristic of this part of Oregon. Essential water features such as the North DC Waterhole highlight the critical nature of water management for livestock and wildlife in an otherwise arid environment, providing a detailed record of the region's topography and land use at the start of the decade.