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2017 Map of Alva

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Alva
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Alva sits at the northern edge of the Black Hills National Forest in Crook County, where the valley of Beaver Cr meets the rising terrain of the Bear Lodge Mountains. This 2017 topographic study highlights the complex topography of the region, defined by named landmarks like Vision Peak, Bald Mtn, and Bender Hill. The land is heavily dissected by drainages such as Holbrook Draw and Wood Canyon, indicating a landscape shaped by significant seasonal water flow.

Local history and genealogy interests are centered on the Alva Cem and the network of forest service and county roads, including Lame Jones Co Rd and Co Rd 183. These routes connect dispersed water sources like Deer Creek Spring and Mahoney Spring, which have long been vital for ranching and forest management in this part of Wyoming. The map also delineates the extensive Bhnf boundaries, showing the intersection of public land and private holdings near the Alkali Brook and Beaverdam Cr headwaters.