
Dewey sits at a critical junction of transport and topography along the border of South Dakota and Wyoming. This 2021 survey illustrates a landscape defined by the western edge of the Black Hills National Forest, where the terrain rises sharply from the plains toward landmarks such as Elk Mountain and Sullivan Peak. The settlement of Dakoming and the lookout point at Wyoming Hill are situated near the state line, reflecting the area's historical role as a transit corridor. Water remains a vital feature in this arid environment, with Carr Spring and Baltzly Spring feeding into drainages like Beaver Cr and Line Cr. The presence of Old Hwy 85 and Dewey Rd underscores the persistent infrastructure connecting these isolated ranching and forest-border communities.
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1896 · Harney Peak
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1899 · Newcastle
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1901 · Harney Peak
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1901 · Newcastle
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1902 · Edgemont
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1950 · Burdock
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Owens
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Dewey
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Dewey SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Twentyone Divide
USGS Topo · 1:24,000