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1957 Map of Boland Ridge

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Boland Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Wind Cave National Park dominates the northwestern portion of this mid-century survey, where the rugged topography of Boland Ridge descends toward the plains. This landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, with Blacktail Creek, Lame Johnny Creek, and Dry Creek carving deep paths through the terrain. The presence of the Chicago and North Western railroad line cutting through the eastern corridor illustrates the vital transit link connecting the Black Hills to the broader regional economy.

South of the park boundary, the map records prominent geological landmarks including Unkpapa Peak and the pass at Buffalo Gap. The detailed elevation contours illustrate the dramatic descent through Fuson Canyon and Calico Canyon into the Beaver Creek drainage. These features provide a clear record of the area's physical geography as it was documented by the Geological Survey and the Atomic Energy Commission during a period of active land management in Custer County.