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2015 Map of Maurice

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Black Hills National Forest land dominates this 2015 survey, revealing a landscape of deep gulches and mountain peaks just south of Spearfish. The terrain is defined by the steep descent into Spearfish Canyon, where Spearfish Cr flows past Victoria and the landmark Bridal Veil Falls. High points like Crow Peak and Little Crow Peak overlook a complex network of forest roads and springs, including Cabin Springs and Big Spring.

The map details the intersection of historic canyon settlements and modern wilderness management. Small communities like Maurice sit along the creek, while the western uplands around Tollgate Flats are scored with numerous drainage features such as Fish Hatchery Gulch and Hungry Hollow Gulch. This geographic detail provides a clear view of how topographic constraints have shaped road placement and settlement patterns in the northern Black Hills.