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1957 Map of Fairburn SW, 1983 Print
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1957 Map of Fairburn SW

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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The South Fork French Creek and Cottonwood Creek carve through the high plains of Custer County in this mid-century topographic study. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns and the sparse remnants of early ranching-era infrastructure. The most striking social detail is the presence of multiple defunct educational sites, including the South Fork Sch, Cottonwood Sch, and Hill View Sch. Their status as abandoned landmarks by the 1950s indicates a significant shift in rural population and the consolidation of rural school districts in the Black Hills region. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the terrain transitions toward Lame Johnny Creek, showing a rugged network of draws and ridges that once supported these isolated homesteading communities.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain