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1961 Map of Maurice

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Maurice
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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Black Hills National Forest terrain dominates this 1960s study, revealing the complex water and transport systems established in the northern hills. The drainage network is particularly detailed, tracing the winding course of Spearfish Creek as it passes the community of Maurice. Infrastructure for water management and early travel is evident through the presence of a Pumping Station, an Aqueduct, and the historic Tollgate Road. This route winds through Sawmill Gulch and across the Flats, indicating the logistical patterns of timber and transit in the region.

Prominent landmarks such as Crow Peak, Citadel Rock, and the landmark Bridal Veil Falls provide a topographic framework for the numerous named gulches and springs. Settlements like Victoria and the outlying portions of Spearfish appear at the northern and eastern margins. For researchers, the map's fine red dashed lines provide unchecked but vital data on fence and field lines as they appeared during the 1958 and 1976 aerial surveys.