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2017 Map of Maurice

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Maurice
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Spearfish Canyon carves through the eastern portion of this quadrangle, creating a dramatic corridor where Spearfish Cr flows past Bridal Veil Falls and the settlement of Maurice. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of the Black Hills National Forest, where prominent summits like Crow Peak and Little Crow Peak overlook a complex network of gulches and draws. This 2017 survey shows a modern system of recreation and resource management, including the Big Hill Snowshoe Loop 1 and numerous forest service access roads.

Local history is preserved in names like Carbonate and Victoria, alongside land features like Tollgate Flats and Citadel Rock. The hydrology of the area is particularly dense, with several named water sources such as Higgins Spring, Jay Spring, and Cabin Springs providing vital water in the higher elevations. Industrial activity is noted by the presence of Gravel Pit 2 and Gravel Pit 3, while the southern reaches descend into Long Valley.