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2017 Map of Minnekahta

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Minnekahta sits at a crossroads of the southern Black Hills, where modern routes like Wild Sage Rd and Old Hwy 18 intersect against a backdrop of complex canyon systems and high peaks. This landscape, dominated by the Black Hills National Forest, is defined by its dramatic relief, moving from the open expanse of Bradley Flats to the narrow corridors of Hell Canyon and Falls Canyon.

Evidence of the area's geological and industrial utility is seen at Stone Quarry Canyon, while the natural topography is anchored by prominent landmarks such as Parker Peak and Horse Trap Mtn. Drainage patterns for the region are carved by seasonal waterways including Cottonwood Springs Cr and Hot Brook, which flow through the rugged terrain along the border of Custer and Fall River Counties. The network of forest and county roads, such as Pilger Mountain Rd, provides access to these remote reaches of southwest South Dakota.