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1951 Map of Fanny Peak

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Fanny Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Fanny Peak and Frannie Peak dominate this 1951 landscape along the Wyoming and South Dakota state line, marking a rugged transition into the Harney National Forest. The map captures a high-plateau environment where deep incisions like Boles Canyon, Roby Canyon, and the curiously named Whoopup Canyon define the drainage patterns of the region.

Settlement is sparse, concentrated near the vital water resources of the Stockade Beaver Creek valley. The L A K Ranch and its associated L A K Reservoir stand out as significant local landmarks, while the presence of the Sweet School and several Rock Quarries points to the small-scale community and industrial activity of the mid-century. From the Summit Ridge Lookout, the survey extends across county lines for Weston, Pennington, and Custer, providing a detailed record of the springs and windmills essential for life in this arid borderland.