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2021 Map of Jewel Cave SW

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Jewel Cave SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Black Hills National Forest land dominates this southwestern portion of Custer County, where the high-altitude topography is defined by the sharp ridges of the Elk Mountains. The landscape is etched by a series of significant drainages, most notably Hell Canyon, Tepee Canyon, and Schenk Canyon, which cut through the uplifted terrain. These geological features create a complex network of ridgelines and ravines, punctuated by landmarks like Red Point and Pilger Mtn.

Transportation through this portion of the forest relies on a network of unpaved corridors including Dewey Rd and Pass Creek Rd, which provide access to more remote locations such as Cedar Spring. The map documents the intricate relationship between the rugged Black Hills geography and the limited road infrastructure, including the Pass Cr Well Road, which serves the drainage area of Pass Cr. This survey illustrates a sparsely populated but geographically distinct wilderness during the early twenty-first century.