2023 Map of Poisel Butte

About this map

Poisel Butte rises above the arid landscape of Yakima County, providing a significant landmark in this high-desert portion of the Yakima Reservation. The 2023 survey illustrates a sparsely populated terrain dominated by an intricate network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including BIA Rd 23, BIA Rd 39, and BIA Rd 19. Water resources are critical but limited in this environment, with Poisel Butte Spring and the ephemeral drainage of Mule Dry Creek serving as the primary named hydrologic features. The road system, featuring names like Yakima Chief Rd and S Happy Rd, reflects the modern management and traditional connections of the land. This map provides researchers with a precise record of the contemporary topography and infrastructure within the townships of t8n r20e and t9n r20e.