2017 Map of Old Baldy Mountain

About this map

Old Baldy Mountain and Cement Ridge anchor this 2017 survey of the borderlands between Crook County, Wyoming, and Lawrence County, South Dakota. Located within the Black Hills National Forest, the landscape is a complex network of high-elevation gulches and springs. The map documents numerous water sources critical to the area's history, including Lone Grave Spring, Guidinger Spring, and the various Rattlesnake Springs. This area has long served as a corridor for movement, as seen in the dense web of forest roads like the Wagon Canyon Br 1E and Cement 1601. Named landmarks such as Moonshine Gulch, Riflepit Canyon, and Bonanza Gulch suggest a legacy of early prospecting and local frontier activity. The eastern edge features high mountain parks, including Stearns Park and Buffalo Park, providing clearings amidst the heavily dissected timberland.