2017 Map of Jewel Cave SW

About this map

Black Hills National Forest land dominates this section of Custer County, where the high plains meet the eastern fringes of the Elk Mountains. The landscape is defined by a series of dramatic drainages, most notably the deep incision of Hell Canyon and the adjacent Red Point Canyon. These topographical features dictate the local transport network, with routes like Pass Creek Rd and Pilger Mountain Rd following the natural contours of the land. Water sources are sparse but vital in this arid environment, marked by named points such as Cedar Spring and the seasonal flow of Pass Cr. The map reveals the intricate surveying of the public land system, including the Lauzon area and several distinct canyon systems like Tepee Canyon and Schenk Canyon that carve through the limestone plateaus.