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1956 Map of Crooks Tower

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Crooks Tower
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Crooks Tower rises as a prominent landmark in this high-altitude landscape within the Black Hills National Forest, straddling the boundary between Lawrence Co and Pennington Co. This mid-century survey reveals a remote region defined by its complex drainage systems and isolated outposts like the McInerny Ranch and Macs Camp. Water sources are vital to the area’s geography, with numerous named springs such as Lander Spring, Yellow Jacket Spring, and Mix Spring feeding into the intricate network of Spearfish Creek and the South Fork Rapid Creek.

The presence of features like Stovehole Park and Well Park indicates the varied topography of open spaces set against the steep draws and gulches of the Black Hills. Many small drainage features such as Trebor Draw, Clayton Draw, and Bombard Draw trace the rugged hydrology of the territory, providing a clear picture of the land before significant modern development altered the character of these western South Dakota highlands.