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2015 Map of Jewel Cave SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Black Hills National Forest dominates this South Dakota landscape, characterized by a complex system of deep drainage channels and high plateaus. The topography is defined by the winding course of Hell Canyon, which converges with Red Point Canyon and Schenk Canyon in the center of the quadrangle. These steep-walled features suggest a rugged environment where water management and transportation routes were dictated by the natural limestone and sandstone breaks of the region.

Remote access is maintained through a network of rural corridors such as Dewey Rd and Pleasant Valley Rd, while landmarks like Pilger Mtn and Bennett Canyon provide orientation in the southern reaches. The presence of Cedar Spring and the ephemeral Pass Cr highlight the critical role of water sources in this arid timberland. This document captures the administrative boundaries of t5s r1e and surrounding townships as they were managed in the early 21st century.