2014 Map of Poverty Basin North

About this map

Poverty Basin dominates this landscape in southeastern Lake County, revealing a region defined by high-desert land management and grazing infrastructure in the early 21st century. The terrain is marked by distinctive volcanic and erosional features such as Doughnut Mtn and the prominent Saunders Rim, while the presence of Poverty Wls points to the critical importance of water resources in this arid environment. A network of utilitarian tracks and routes, including Brim New Lake Road Spur and the curious E Burma, crisscrosses the basins, reflecting the ongoing operations of the Bureau of Land Management. The map also identifies specific land-use areas like Brim Seeding, illustrating how this corner of Oregon is partitioned and managed for range health and livestock.