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2012 Map of Custer

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Thunderhead Mountain and the Crazy Horse Carving anchor the western edge of this survey, which documents the complex terrain and road network near the heart of the Black Hills. The landscape is defined by granite formations like The Needles, Cathedral Spires, and the prominent Harney Peak to the northeast. Near the center, Sylvan Lake Resort and its namesake Sylvan Lake serve as a focal point for the many forest roads and trails, including the Sunday Gulch and Hood Tunnel area.

Further south, the town of Custer appears with a detailed street grid featuring Montgomery St and Clay St, adjacent to the Custer Cem. The map illustrates the region's recreational development, showing the Bob Marshall Organization Camp and Bismark Lake Campground near Stockade Lake. This survey captures a moment when traditional landmarks and modern access roads like the Hazelrodt Cutoff and Alt 16 define the local geography.