2023 Map of Poverty Basin North

About this map

Poverty Basin defines the southern extent of this high desert terrain in Oregon’s Lake County. The landscape is characterized by prominent geological features like Saunders Rim to the west and Doughnut Mtn to the east, illustrating the complex topography of the Oregon outback. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey maps a region defined largely by its Public Land Survey System divisions, specifically across Townships 28S, 29S, and 30S. The presence of ephemeral wetlands and drainage patterns between these volcanic rises reflects the arid environmental character of the basin. This map serves as a modern baseline for researchers examining the drainage networks and land management boundaries within this part of the Great Basin.