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2015 Map of Jewel Cave

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Jewel Cave
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Jewel Cave National Monument and the surrounding Black Hills National Forest dominate this Custer County landscape. The area is defined by a dense network of steep drainages, including Hell Canyon to the west and the expansive Lithograph Canyon and Schenk Canyon to the north. These deep incisions into the limestone plateau reveal the complex hydrology of the region, marked by vital water sources such as Lithograph Spring, Water Draw Spring, and Mckenna Spring.

A system of Forest Service roads, including Pass Creek Rd and Jewel Cave Rd, provides the primary access through the rugged terrain of t4s r3e and its neighbors. The map illustrates the interface between protected federal lands and the intricate topography of draws like Lyman Draw and Martin Draw, which channel seasonal runoff toward the south. This era of management shows a landscape preserved for its subterranean wonders and surface timber, with infrastructure limited to supporting conservation and backcountry travel.