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1993 Map of Black Mountain

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Black Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

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Bighorn National Forest terrain dominates this 1993 study, where high mountain ridges are bisected by dramatic drainage systems. The Shell Canyon Scenic Byway winds through the central corridor, following the course of Shell Creek past the small settlement at Post Creek. This area serves as a focal point for both education and recreation, noted by the presence of the Iowa State Univ Geology Camp and the Trapper Lodge Ranch located further south along the Black Mountain Road.

The landscape is defined by its verticality, featuring prominent landmarks like Elephant Head Rock, Red Butte, and the towering Black Mountain. Water management and natural resources are evident through numerous stock tanks and ponds, such as the Stock Pond near the northern boundary. Geologic and cultural markers are scattered throughout the canyons, including Chimney Rock and the Medicine Wheel Paintrock, providing a clear picture of the region's diverse topographical and historical character during the late twentieth century.