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2017 Map of Dead Horse Flats

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Dead Horse Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Black Hills National Forest defines the rugged topography of this region along the Pennington and Custer county line. The landscape is a network of ridges and canyons, most notably Gillette Canyon and Redbird Canyon, which are punctuated by isolated peaks such as Yellow Butte and Red Butte. Water sources are critical markers across this terrain, with numerous named springs like Gooseberry Spring, Dead Horse Spring, and Ellis Spring providing vital points of reference in the high country.

Transportation through this portion of the Black Hills relies on a complex system of forestry and access roads. Routes such as the Custer Limestone Rd and the Gillette Divide Cut Off navigate the divides between drainage basins like Wildcat Draw and Wolf Draw. Notable upland areas including Dead Horse Flats and Five Loads Flat offer a distinct contrast to the deep incisions of West Hell Canyon and West Tepee Canyon.