2024 Map of Poker Jim Butte

About this map

Custer National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape along the border of Rosebud and Powder River counties. The terrain is defined by dramatic rises like Poker Jim Butte and Wild Hog Butte, which stand as sentinels over a complex network of draws and prongs. Water management is a primary feature of the area, evidenced by the numerous small-scale reservoirs such as Skinny Reservoir, Edith Reservoir, and Horse Cr Basin Reservoir. These features, along with names like the Experimental Pasture Reservoir, suggest a landscape utilized for specialized land management and livestock support within the federal forest boundaries. The region is further intersected by historical pathways and modern trails, including the Brewster Divide Trl and Ridge Road Trl, which follow the natural contours of the O'Dell Divide. Notable spring locations like Jackson Sawmill Spring and Emma Kraft Springs provide glimpses into local heritage and the essential water sources of this high plains environment.