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2015 Map of Folsom

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Folsom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Folsom sits at the junction of Folsom Rd and Lower Spring Creek Rd, marking a sparse but resilient settlement in the southwestern corner of the state. Much of the surrounding landscape is defined by the Buffalo Gap National Grassland, where the terrain transitions through a series of named draws and flats. The course of Spring Cr meanders generally eastward, carving through the topography and providing a primary water source for this arid region.

North of the settlement, Railroad Buttes provide a distinct elevation profile near the border of Pennington and Custer counties. The map details a network of rural routes, including Spring Creek Rd and River Rd, which connect isolated features like Phiney Flat and Elkhorn Draw. This 2015 survey reflects a modern landscape that remains deeply tied to its original ranching and grassland roots, with cattle guards and section lines dictating the movement across the open plains.