1998 Map of Hayward

About this map

Hayward sits at the junction of Battle Creek and Iron Creek, serving as a focal point for this rugged section of the Black Hills during the late twentieth century. The landscape is defined by the transition between the Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park, where steep drainages like Deadman Gulch and Bear Gulch carve through the high terrain. Local history and industry are etched into the topography, evidenced by Mine Dumps and several Mine sites north of town, reflecting the area's extraction heritage.