2013 Map of Poisel Butte

About this map

Poisel Butte dominates this landscape in Yakima County, standing as a prominent landmark amidst a network of drainage ways and high-elevation terrain. The map documents a sparsely settled area where the most notable human footprint is the Sampson Cabin, tucked away in the southeastern drainage near Mule Cr. The territory is primarily defined by its hydrological features, including the seasonal Mule Dry Cr and the vital Poisel Butte Spring on the western flank of the butte. A complex of Bureau of Indian Affairs roads, such as BIA 39 Rd and BIA 240 Rd, provides the primary access through this high-country terrain, reflecting the management and infrastructure of the Yakama Reservation at this time.