Poker Butte

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Poker Butte is a named peak in Johnson County, Wyoming, and its straightforward identity makes it a natural point of focus for travelers interested in Wyoming’s named landforms. Treat it as a landform-centered stop: locate it on a map, consider how it fits your itinerary, and decide whether your day is focused on landscape, mapping, or regional exploration.

A peak can give a journey a clear objective even when the changing perspective along the way is part of the appeal. The name Poker Butte is distinctive and easy to remember, useful when comparing maps or planning time in Johnson County. Before setting out, check current maps and access information so your plans match the land and roads you intend to use. Distance, angles, and surrounding terrain can all shape a visit, depending on where you can lawfully travel.

For photography, treat the peak as a compositional anchor rather than relying on close-up details. A wider frame can show how a landform relates to its surroundings, while a tighter silhouette can simplify the image when the outline is visible from your chosen viewpoint. Changing light may alter contrast over the course of a day, so consider the direction of the sun when planning a photo stop.

Poker Butte suits travelers who enjoy giving a map a specific destination and letting the landscape provide the experience. Keep plans flexible, respect private property and posted restrictions, and make the visit part of a broader Wyoming itinerary. It is a place name worth locating carefully before you go, with the character of the experience shaped by the setting you encounter.

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Nearby & related places

1. Ellis Reservoir — approx. 17.1 km away (straight-line distance).
2. Peterson Reservoir — approx. 20.5 km away (straight-line distance).
3. Hole-in-the Wall Outlaw Hideout — approx. 20.9 km away (straight-line distance).

Capture

1. Use a wide composition to place the peak within the larger landscape.
2. Try a simple silhouette when the peak’s outline is visible from your viewpoint.

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Poker Butte is a named peak in Johnson County, Wyoming—an easy-to-remember destination to locate on your next map.

Planning time around Poker Butte? Check current maps and access information before setting out.

A peak can give a landscape-focused day a clear destination. Put Poker Butte on your Johnson County map.

For a Poker Butte photo, try a wide composition that gives the landform room within its surroundings.

A clean silhouette can make a strong image when Poker Butte’s outline is visible from your chosen viewpoint.

Build a Wyoming itinerary around the places that catch your interest. Poker Butte offers a named peak to locate along the way.

Let the map set the plan, then take in the landscape around Poker Butte at the pace your itinerary allows.

Looking for a specific landform to add to a Johnson County itinerary? Start by locating Poker Butte on a map.

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Sources & visitor information

• OpenStreetMap place record