2017 Map of Black Hills

About this map

The Bear Lodge Mountains form the centerpiece of this terrain in the northern Black Hills National Forest. This 2017 survey details a landscape defined by significant ridges and water sources, such as the Taylor Divide and Ellsbury Divide. The presence of several named springs, including Scott Spring, Selliez Spring, and Togus Spring, suggests the importance of reliable water in this upland environment. Low-lying areas like Massengale Flats and Ledogar Flats are interspersed among the high points of Deckelman Ridge and Sheep Mtn. A complex network of forest roads and trails, such as Bear Lodge Rd and the various branches of the Hershey and Blacktail road systems, provide access through the dense topography and toward Cook Lake.