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1954 Map of Deadman Mountain

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Deadman Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Black Hills National Forest land dominates this 1954 survey, showcasing a landscape defined by deep gulches and significant elevation changes between the borders of Lawrence and Meade counties. The topographic data reveals a complex network of drainage basins, including Elk Creek, Vanocker Creek, and Alkali Creek, which flow through the dissected plateaus and mountain flanks. Notable landmarks such as Deadman Mountain and Flagstaff Mountain serve as anchor points for the surrounding terrain.

Subterranean features and early resource management are prominent, with both Wonderland Cave and Crystal Cave identified alongside the Sturgis Reservoirs. The presence of the Veteran Lookout Tower on a high ridge indicates the era's fire suppression infrastructure. The map also traces various gulches named for local figures or descriptive traits, such as Virkula Gulch, Bulldog Gulch, and Beatty Gulch, providing a detailed record of the naming conventions and physical geography of this Black Hills interior during the mid-1950s.