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1958 Map of Newcastle

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Newcastle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Newcastle serves as the focal point of this late 1950s survey, situated where the high plains meet the western edge of the Black Hills National Forest. The town's industrial and civic infrastructure is visible through labels for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad, a Drive-in Theater, and the Fairground. To the north, the settlement of Cambria and the Cambria Cem highlight the area's mining and local history, while the ranching economy is represented by the Flying V Ranch and LAK BM Ranch.

The landscape is defined by deep draws and prominent peaks, including Mount Pisgah and Fanny Peak, alongside water features like Lak Res and numerous named springs such as Salt Spring and Antelope Springs. The map documents the border between Wyoming and South Dakota, showing how the rugged terrain of Thompson Canyon and Kinney Canyon transitions into the more open flats near Spencer and Blacktail Creek.