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2014 Map of Capitol Rock

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Capitol Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Capitol Rock rises as a distinct landmark within the Custer National Forest, marking a landscape where the Montana South Dakota state line bisects the high plains. This remote corner of the Long Pines region is defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and essential water sources, reflecting the ranching and resource history of the borderlands. The presence of numerous named springs, such as Abrogast Spring and Wickham Spring Number 1, alongside catchments like Lindsey Reservoir and Bucholtz Reservoir, illustrates the vital importance of water management in this arid environment.

Transportation through this rugged territory relies on a few primary corridors, including Capitol Rock Rd and Tie Creek Rd. Evidence of early resource extraction persists in labels like Hoag Coal Mine Draw, while the southern reaches of the map track the course of the Little Missouri River. This area represents a quiet intersection of public forest land and working prairie, where the terrain transitions from the wooded heights of the pines down to the open draws of the Missouri basin.