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1955 Map of Hot Springs

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Hot Springs serves as a gateway to the southern Black Hills, anchoring a landscape defined by the intersection of mountain, prairie, and river drainage systems. This mid-century survey illustrates the region's complexity, from the peaks of Harney Peak and Mount Rushmore to the expansive ranching lands of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the Badlands National Monument. The map documents a period of significant military and infrastructure presence, featuring the Black Hills Ordnance Depot near Provo and the Black Hills AAF.

Water management and transportation are central to the area's development, evidenced by the Angostura Reservoir on the Cheyenne River. Rail connectivity is extensively detailed, showing the routes of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR and the Chicago and North Western Ry as they thread through settlements like Edgemont and Buffalo Gap. Historical sites such as Wounded Knee and Oglala are situated alongside geological landmarks like Cuny Table and Sheep Mountain Table, reflecting the region's deep cultural and physical heritage.