2015 Map of Nahant

About this map

Dumont and Nahant sit within the high-elevation terrain of the Black Hills National Forest, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of gulches and draws. This 2015 survey reveals a wilderness marked by historical land use, particularly around Ward Cem and the nearby Graveyard Spring. The area serves as a significant drainage basin, with the N Fork Rapid Cr and S Fork Rapid Cr cutting through the mountainous topography. The map illustrates how modern access via Rochford Road and Nahant Rd follows the natural contours established by earlier settlers and foresters. Local history is preserved in family-named landmarks such as Gudat Gulch, Billings Draw, and Harvey Spring, suggesting a legacy of early homesteading or ranching in these isolated South Dakota valleys.