2015 Map of Mount Coolidge

About this map

Mt Coolidge serves as a prominent vantage point overlooking a transition between the northern high country and the parklands of the south. This 2015 survey reveals the shared border between the Black Hills National Forest and Wind Cave National Park, illustrating how modern conservation boundaries divide the Custer County landscape. The settlement of Blue Bell acts as a primary human outpost amidst a topography defined by significant drainages like French Cr and Galena Cr. A complex network of canyons and ridges, including Gordon Canyon and Rankin Ridge, dictates the path of the Wildlife Loop road. The southern portion of the map highlights the intricate headwaters of the N Fork Lame Johnny Cr and S Fork Lame Johnny Cr, which flow through the open territory of the national park.