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1954 Map of Hayward

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Hayward
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Hayward and the mining settlement of Spokane anchor this mid-century survey of the Black Hills, where the border between Pennington and Custer counties cuts through a landscape defined by deep gulches and high peaks. The presence of Mine Dumps and unnamed mines near Spokane Creek reflects the region's enduring extraction history. Education and community life are represented by Central Sch and Cobb Sch, while the natural wonders of the territory are highlighted by the location of Rushmore Cave in the north.

Protective boundaries of the Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park overlap this area, preserving the rugged drainages of Grace Coolidge Creek and Battle Creek. At the time of this field check, the terrain was meticulously recorded from 1952 aerial photography, showing the intricate network of unimproved roads and trails that connected these remote South Dakota settlements to prominent landmarks like Lakota Peak and Round Park.