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1901 Map of Harney Peak

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Harney Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Jewel Cave National Monument and the high granite peaks of the Black Hills dominate this 1901 survey, capturing a landscape of active extraction and early ranching. The map reveals an intricate network of mining operations clustered near the higher elevations, including the Storm Hill Mine, Grizzly Bear Mine, and Accidental Mine and Mill. These industrial sites appear alongside natural landmarks like Sylvan Lake and St. Elmo Peak.

Family ranching legacies are deeply inscribed across the terrain, with numerous homesteads such as Twelvemile Ranch, Ninety-one Ranch, and Richardson's Ranch serving as focal points for local navigation. The Burlington and Missouri River R.R. cuts through the eastern portion of the quadrangle, connecting these remote operations to broader markets. From the Needles to the winding depths of Gillette Canyon, the map provides a look at the early development of Custer and the surrounding national forest lands.