2012 Map of Deadman Mountain

About this map

The Fort Meade Veterans Administration Watershed dominates the northern reaches of this Meade County landscape, underscoring the long-standing federal presence in the Black Hills region. As seen in this 2012 survey, the terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks including Deadman Mountain, Flagstaff Mountain, and Kirk Hill. These heights are partitioned by a complex network of forest access roads such as Galena Rd and Elk Creek Rd, which provide passage to the small community of Bethlehem and the secluded waters of the Sturgis Reservoirs. The map captures a transition between managed watershed lands and the recreation-oriented paths of the Centennial Trail. Notable landmarks like the Veteran Lookout Tower and named features like Virkula Gulch offer points of interest for those studying the land use patterns and topographic character of the area south of Sturgis.