2015 Map of Inyan Kara Mountain

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Black Hills National Forest land dominates this high-plains landscape, centered on the prominent peak of Inyan Kara Mtn. The terrain is defined by a series of significant elevations including Mt Tom and Strawberry Mtn, separated by deep drainage systems like Dry Draw and W Fork Skull Cr. This 2015 survey reveals a ranching and forestry-oriented landscape where water management is critical, evidenced by Paxton Reservoir and Clark Reservoir. The border between Crook and Weston Counties bisects the southern half of the sheet. Remote access is provided by a network of rural routes such as Schlup Rd and Green Mountain Rd, which navigate the varying elevations between Cedar Ridge and the southern Star Butte. The winding course of Inyan Kara Cr cuts through the northern sections, illustrating the typical high-desert hydrology of the region.