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2012 Map of Mount Coolidge

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Mount Coolidge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Blue Bell serves as a central point of activity within the southern Black Hills, surrounded by the protected expanses of Custer State Park and reaching into the northern boundary of Wind Cave National Park. The landscape is defined by the prominent peak of Mount Coolidge and the distinct formation of Racetrack Butte, with the drainage network including the northern and southern forks of the uniquely named N Fork Lame Johnny Cr.

Transport and recreation are closely linked here, evidenced by the winding path of Wildlife Loop Rd and the network of specialized campgrounds such as Blue Bell Campground, Horse Campground, and the remote West French Creek Primitive Campground. The transition from the high point at Mount Coolidge down to Highland Ridge illustrates the complex topography of Custer County, while historic routes like Lame Johnny Rd trace the path of earlier travelers through these creek valleys.