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1951 Map of Minnekahta NE, 1953 Print
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1951 Map of Minnekahta NE

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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Harney National Forest dominates this 1951 landscape, where the rugged southern Black Hills are carved by deep drainages and canyons. The settlement at Erskine serves as a focal point along the Burlington and Chicago rail line, which follows the winding path of Hot Brook through Hot Brook Canyon. The map reveals the rural infrastructure of the early 1950s, showing local education hubs like Miller Sch and Cold Brook Sch situated near essential water sources like Cottonwood Springs Creek. Along the northern border, the transition from Custer Co to Fall River Co is clearly marked. This era represents a period before major modernization changed the local ranching and rail transport patterns, capturing a network of unimproved roads and small Cem sites tucked into the hills.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain