1954 Map of Mount Rushmore

About this map

Mount Rushmore National Memorial stands as the central landmark of this mid-century survey, surrounded by the deep mining history and complex drainage of the Black Hills National Forest. The map details the town of Keystone and the heavy concentration of mineral operations nearby, including the Holy Terror Mine, Peerless Mine, and Hugo Mine. These workings, clustered around the Burlington Northern line and Battle Creek, reflect the industrial legacy of the southern hills before the full shift toward modern tourism.