1953 Map of Blackhawk

Evidence of mid-century community life is found in the distribution of rural schools, including Benoit Sch, Holmes Sch, and Evergreen Sch. The map also captures the early automotive era in the region, featuring a Drive-in Theater near the Meade Co Pennington Co line. From the headwaters of Stagebarn Canyon to the winding course of Elk Creek, this survey provides a look at the transition between industrial rail traffic and the local agrarian and recreational economy.