2017 Map of Nahant

About this map

Dumont and Nahant sit within the heavily wooded interior of the Black Hills National Forest, where high-altitude drainages define the landscape. This 2017 survey shows a complex network of forest service roads and timber access routes, such as the Rochford Road and Stageyard 155, which crisscross the high ridges between deep-cut gulches. Water sources are vital markers in this terrain, with named springs like Black Fox Spring and Rickgauer Spring feeding into the N Fork Rapid Cr and S Fork Rapid Cr. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Ward Cem near Hollens Draw in the northwest corner, a quiet landmark amidst the vast timber stands. The map also captures numerous family-named gulches and draws, including Solomon Gulch, Swede Gulch, and Gudat Gulch, reflecting the region's long history of ranching and resource extraction.