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1956 Map of Deerfield

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Deerfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Black Hills National Forest landscape shown here reflects the complex land use of the mid-20th century, where traditional ranching and timber management met a growing recreational economy. At the center of this activity is the settlement of Deerfield, situated near the shoreline of Deerfield Lake. The presence of the Castle Rock Sch and numerous family holdings like the Hupp Ranch, Erickson Ranch, and Prickett Ranch points to a dispersed but established rural community.

Resource extraction and seasonal living are prominent features of the area. A cluster of gold-era mining claims, including the Yellow Bird Mine and King of the West Mine, mark the northern hills. Meanwhile, sites like Deer Head Lodge and Merry-Go-Round Camp illustrate the transition toward tourism and outdoor leisure that began to define the region after the reservoir's creation. Distinctive landmarks such as Nipple Butte and Flag Mountain provide topographical anchors for the surrounding Reynolds Prairie.