2011 Map of Poisel Butte SE

About this map

Beaver Cemetery and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery anchor the southern reaches of this Yakima County landscape, providing essential touchstones for genealogical research in the region. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems, including the seasonally varying Mule Dry Creek, Mule Creek, and Alder Creek. The presence of Wandlings Lower Camp near the eastern margin suggests localized activity tied to the land, while prominent geological features like Mule Butte and The Island break the steady progression of the drainages. A grid of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, such as Bia 31 RD and Bia 288 RD, crisscrosses the area, indicating the structured management of this territory. This 2011 survey captures the transition from the high canyons like Lucy Canyon down toward the southern flats along Pine Creek, documenting the placement of family and fraternal burial grounds within the open country.