2017 Map of Minnesota Ridge

About this map

Black Hills National Forest land dominates this high-altitude landscape in western South Dakota, centered on the prominent spine of Minnesota Ridge. The area is characterized by a complex network of drainages and named gulches, including Greens Gulch, Benner Gulch, and Moonshine Gulch, which feed into the forks of N Boxelder Cr and Silver Creek. Cultural landmarks are sparse in this timbered terrain, but include the isolated Mountain Meadow Cem and the recreational waters of Roubaix Lake. In the northern section, Custer Peak stands as a significant topographic waypoint. The map reveals an extensive system of forest roads and trails, such as Paha Sapa Br 1E and Custer Crossing Rd, illustrating the intersection of modern resource management and early twentieth-century travel routes through the Pennington and Lawrence County lines.