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2005 Map of Moreau Peak

Name: 2005 Topographic Map of Moreau Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

East Short Pine Hills define the northern portion of this South Dakota landscape, rising sharply above the surrounding plains. These high ridges and plateaus are protected within the Custer National Forest, where landmarks like Moreau Peak and Lone Mountain provide prominent orientation points for travelers. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous drainages, including Ward Gulch and Waddell Gulch, which feed into the Sand Creek system.

Remote land use patterns are evident through scattered infrastructure such as the Fox Ranch and Quinn Wells. The presence of multiple Drill Holes and a lone Cem in the southeast corner indicates a history of both resource exploration and early settlement in this corner of Harding County. Seasonal water sources are marked by a series of numbered springs, including Spring No 2 and Spring No 4, which were vital for sustaining ranching and forest operations in this arid environment.