2017 Map of Cicero Peak

About this map

Cicero Peak and the high ridges of the Black Hills National Forest define this landscape, where the southern reaches of the hills descend toward Wind Cave National Park. Small residential pockets such as Sanator and Nihart are linked by a complex network of forest roads and draws, including Bowman Draw and Bowman Ridge. The presence of the Custer County Airport in the northwest corner near Echo Valley highlights the modern connectivity of this mountain region. The drainage patterns of French Cr and Beaver Cr provide the primary water sources for the area, supplemented by local landmarks like Lake of the Pines and Nihart Spring. This survey documents the transition from the forested heights of the Black Hills to the open canyon lands of Haven Canyon.