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1953 Map of Blackhawk

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Blackhawk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Black Hills National Forest defines the western landscape of this mid-century survey, where the rising terrain of the Black Hills meets the eastern plains. The corridor follows the Chicago and North Western railroad line, which skirts the base of prominent landmarks like Piedmont Butte and the Petrified Forest. This era shows Blackhawk as a growing hub along the rail line, anchored by local institutions such as the Blackhawk Cem and nearby Evergreen Sch.

The map records a transition in the local economy and social life, featuring the Black Hills Kennel Club and a Drive-in Theater south of the main settlement. Educational history is preserved through the locations of the Benoit Sch and Holmes Sch, while the presence of several Gravel Pit sites suggests the importance of local material extraction. The boundary between Meade Co and Pennington Co runs through the southern portion of the sheet near Wards and Wards Canyon.