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2021 Map of Poverty Knoll

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Poverty Knoll
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Poverty Knoll and Poverty Mtn anchor this high-desert landscape in Mohave County, where the terrain is defined by complex drainage patterns and isolated water sources. The map reveals an extensive network of man-made water catchments and natural depressions, ranging from the Atkin-Larson Tank to numerous family or locally named features like the Belnap Reservoir and James Reservoir. These scattered resources suggest a history of ranching and livestock management in an area where water security was paramount.

The topography transitions significantly near the Little Hurricane Rim and the Upper Hurricane Valley, showing how the land drops away from the higher plateaus. Remote access is provided by routes such as CO Hwy 103 and RD 1018, which connect these isolated points across the vast townships. Significant water features like Big Pond, Cook Pond, and the Ivanpatch Wash drainage illustrate the natural hydrology that sustains this arid environment.