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1902 Map of Edgemont

Name: 1902 Topographic Map of Edgemont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1917
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1917

About this map

The Cheyenne River snakes through the heart of this Southern Black Hills landscape, where the Burlington and Missouri River R.R. serves as the primary artery for local commerce. As the twentieth century began, Edgemont stood as a critical rail hub, positioned at the junction where the line turned north toward the timber and mineral wealth of the Harney National Forest. Small settlements like Minnekahta, Cascade Springs, and Provo dot the landscape, illustrating the early footprint of ranching and railway development in Fall River County.

The topography is defined by intricate drainage systems and dramatic relief, featuring named canyons such as Red Canyon and Hell Canyon. Industrial activity is noted at a Quarry near the rail line, while prominent heights like Matias Peak and Parker Peak provide orientation for the area. In the southern reaches, the survey tracks the course of Hat Creek and Beaver Creek across the high plains, eventually reaching the South Dakota Nebraska Boundary Line.