2012 Map of Hole-in-the-Wall

About this map

Hole-in-the-Wall serves as the namesake for this high-plains landscape, an area characterized by scattered homesteads and ranches tied to reliable water sources. Early 21st-century land use is reflected in the distribution of the Elmer Rinker Homestead, Ghent Homestead, and Poker Creek Ranch, connected by rugged routes like Buffalo Creek Rd. The topography is defined by dramatic vertical features such as Castle Rock, Steamboat Rock, and Poker Butte, while a network of seasonal watercourses including Buffalo Cr and Posey Cr drain the territory. Strategically located resources like Taylor Spring and Shearing Pens Spring suggest the ongoing importance of livestock management in this corner of Johnson County, while features such as Bar C Gap and Bar C Draw indicate historic land claims and pass-throughs.