2020 Map of Poverty Basin South

About this map

Poverty Basin characterizes this high-desert reach of Lake County, where the management of water defines the human and natural footprint. The landscape is marked by a series of engineered catchments, including the ZX Reservoir Number 1 and Brattain Reservoir Number 11, reflecting the long-standing ranching traditions of the Oregon outback. These water features, alongside the Poverty Corners Waterhole and Knob Waterhole, are critical landmarks in a region defined by its arid climate and vast grazing allotments. The map detail illustrates the complex network of section lines and township boundaries, such as t30s r21e and t31s r22e, which organize this open range into a functional agricultural and topographic grid.