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2012 Map of Hermosa NW

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Hermosa NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Spring Cr meanders through this portion of Pennington County, defining a landscape of canyons and high ridges northwest of Hermosa. The drainage patterns are marked by evocatively named features such as Moonshine Canyon, Prairie Chicken Draw, and Coyote Draw, reflecting the local character and natural history of the Black Hills foothills. The settlement of Ajax sits near the southern edge of the map, positioned where the terrain begins to transition.

Evidence of ranching and rural development is seen in the network of local roads like Spring Creek Rd and Daughenbaugh Rd. Prominent landmarks such as Potato Butte and Brennan Hill provide significant vertical relief, while the western edge is defined by the high ground of Murphy Ridge and Spiken Ridge. The naming of Walt Smith Canyon and Mannhan Canyon suggests a history tied to specific early settlers or families in the region.