1961 Map of Lead

About this map

The gold-mining center of Lead dominates this 1961 landscape, surrounded by high-altitude settlements and industrial infrastructure in the Black Hills National Forest. The map documents a dense concentration of mining activity, including the Bald Mountain Mine near Trojan and the Gravel Pit in Ruby Flats. Industrial transport is a primary feature, with the Burlington Northern railroad and several aqueduct lines winding through the steep gulches to support the operations at Terraville and Central City. Higher elevations like Terry Peak and Deer Mountain are marked with lookouts and radio towers, while the valleys show the social side of the mining era through the Nevada Gulch Sch, St Patricks Sch, and the Englewood Cemetery. This survey captures the region just as it was being updated for the early 1970s, reflecting a landscape where heavy industry and forest preservation coexist.