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2020 Map of Nye

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Nye
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Nye sits at a crossroads of the Stillwater River and its mountain tributaries, serving as a gateway to the high-elevation terrain of Custer National Forest. The landscape is dominated by complex drainage systems and canyons, including Bad Canyon and numerous draws like Griffin Draw and Ekwortzel Draw. A network of named springs, such as Smith Coulee Spring and Hudson Spring, highlights the critical importance of water sources in this environment.

Evidence of human movement and recreation is clear through the detailed naming of local trails and access points, from the Old Nye Fishing Acc to the high-altitude Buffalo Jump TRL. The presence of Mt Waldstein and the expansive Horseman Flats underscores the transition from river valley to alpine wilderness. For genealogists and local historians, the Nye Cem and the Stillwater River Bridge provide specific points of reference for the small community's footprint during this era.