2017 Map of Poisel Butte NW

About this map

Smina Cem and Meninik Cem serve as critical markers of local heritage in this 2017 survey of Yakima County. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Satus Cr, which carves through the undulating topography and provides the primary drainage for the surrounding basins. Transportation across this rural expanse is facilitated by a network of Bureau of Indian Affairs and local routes, including Bia Rd 160 and Bia Rd 59. The map details a transition from the lower elevations near Dry Creek Rd to the more varied terrain traversed by Pine Springs Rd and Poisel Butte Rd. This documentation captures the modern configuration of tribal and public lands, showing how contemporary infrastructure like S Happy Rd integrates with the natural hydrology and established burial grounds of the region.