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1977 Map of Mount Rushmore

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Mount Rushmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Mount Rushmore National Memorial and the granite spires of the Needles dominate this 1970s landscape, illustrating a region defined by federal protection and geological wonder. The map captures the complex administrative boundaries of the Black Hills, where Black Hills National Forest land surrounds the high-elevation terrain of Custer State Park and the subterranean reaches of Wind Cave National Park and Jewel Cave National Monument.

Beyond the tourism landmarks, the survey documents the region's industrial heritage through legacy sites like Spokane Mine and Etta Mine. Transportation corridors follow the topography, with U S Highway 385 connecting the town of Custer to the southern settlements of Pringle and Argyle, while the Burlington Northern railroad threads through the valleys. East of the mountains, the terrain transitions into the distinct landforms of Red Valley and Squaw-Humper Table.