1954 Map of Jewel Cave SW

About this map

The Black Hills National Forest dominates this mid-century topographic study, a collaboration between the Geological Survey and the Atomic Energy Commission. The landscape is defined by the sharp rise of the Elk Mountains and a complex network of drainage ravines including Tepee Canyon, Schenk Canyon, and the appropriately named Hell Canyon. Human infrastructure is sparse, characterized by isolated water sources and small-scale livestock improvements such as Walsh Well, Putnam Dam, and Breasne Dam.