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2012 Map of Crooks Tower

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Crooks Tower
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Crooks Tower rises as a central landmark in this high-elevation area of the Black Hills, where a network of forest roads and spring-fed drainages defines the landscape. The map shows the intricate network of the United States Forest Service, including named routes like Tinton Rd and Revell Road. Small clearings and designated areas like Stovehole Park and Well Park punctuate the timbered terrain, while the Clayton Willow Exclosure indicates specific land management practices near Clayton Draw.

Water sources are vital features in this environment, with numerous named springs such as Potato Spring, Deadman Spring, and Lander Spring feeding into larger systems like Spearfish Cr and S Fork Rapid Cr. The presence of McInerny Ranch and Macs Camp suggests a history of localized settlement and seasonal use, while landmarks such as Rhoads Fork and Bombard Draw provide key orientation points for researchers and local historians tracking the geography of Pennington County.