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1954 Map of Berne

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Berne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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Black Hills National Forest land dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by timber, mining, and early tourism. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad cuts through the eastern terrain, serving the small community of Berne and passing near the Park Sch. This era captures the early stages of a monumental undertaking, with Crazy Horse Carvings noted on Thunderhead Mountain.

Resource extraction and backcountry life are evident through numerous scattered operations like the Penobscot Mine, Western Star Mine, and Minnie May Mine. Seasonal camps and local landmarks such as Roetzel Deer Camp, Zimbelman Deer Camp, and Highland Lodge suggest the area's importance for recreation and forest management. Multiple water sources, including Wabash Spring and North Pole Spring, are documented alongside the intricate drainage of French Creek and its many gulches.