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1998 Map of Iron Mountain

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Iron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Mount Rushmore National Memorial anchors the northern boundary of this survey, which captures the rugged transition into the Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of gulches and draws, such as Potato Gulch and Norbeck Draw, which dictate the placement of local settlements and infrastructure. Institutional footprints are visible at the Black Hills Playhouse and the Custer State Park Headquarters, while the State Park Sch provides evidence of the established community within the park boundaries.

Industrial and recreational uses of the land are mapped side-by-side, from the mining history of the Hugo Mine and Cuyahoga Mine to seasonal retreats like Camp Remington. The presence of Center Lake and Legion Lake highlights the importance of water management in this high-altitude landscape. Notable natural landmarks like Grizzly Bear Falls and the eponymous Iron Mountain further define the area, showing the intersection of natural conservation and tourism development in the Black Hills during the late 20th century.