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2021 Map of Clifton

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Clifton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Clifton settlement sits near the southwestern edge of this landscape, positioned where Line Cr meets the drainage coming from Kouba Canyon. This area marks a significant geographical boundary as the state line between Wyoming and South Dakota cuts vertically through the terrain, also separating Weston and Custer Counties. Much of the eastern and northern portions of the quadrangle are protected lands within the Black Hills National Forest, characterized by numerous spring-fed canyons and elevated features like Wildcat Peak.

Human activity is centered on ranching and forest access, indicated by numerous watering points such as Sheep Wagon Spring, Gurney Spring, and Mix Spring. The road network connects high-altitude plateaus like Pease Flat to the lower valleys via routes like Elk Mountain Rd and Whoopup Canyon Rd. The complex topography of the Elk Mountains is revealed through a dense system of named draws including Clifton Canyon, Ferguson Canyon, and Gillette Canyon.