2021 Map of Crooks Tower

About this map

Crooks Tower rises as a prominent landmark within the Black Hills National Forest, a landscape defined by an extensive network of recreational trails and isolated mountain springs. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Intake Gulch and Bombard Draw, while water sources like Potato Spring, Lander Spring, and Yellow Jacket Spring support the local ecology. The northern section is dominated by the Eagle Cliff trail system, featuring uniquely named routes such as Eagle Cliff What The Hell Trl and Eagle Cliff Hamburger Trl. This 2021 survey illustrates the modern management of this high-elevation forest, highlighting the intersection of the Lawrence and Pennington county line near the headwaters of S Fork Rapid Cr. Outdoor spaces like Stovehole Park and Well Park punctuate the timbered slopes, connected by a complex web of forest roads including Tinton Rd.