2015 Map of Poker Butte

About this map

The Middle Fork Powder River carves through this portion of Johnson County, defining a landscape of dramatic elevation changes and named drainages. The topography is marked by significant features like Poker Butte and The Mesa, while the southern reaches contain the uniquely named Hole-in-the-Wall Slope. This region is characterized by large open spaces and public lands, including Poker Creek Parks, Ghent Parks, and Eagle Creek Parks. Ranching and land management are evident through the network of access routes like Bar C Rd and Buffalo Creek Rd. Historically significant landmarks, such as Old Man Spring and The Trap, suggest long-standing use of the terrain for livestock and navigation. Smaller watercourses like Sheep Cr and N Poker Cr weave through the draws and slopes, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Wyoming high country.