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1984 Map of Old Baldy Mtn

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Old Baldy Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Mining prospects and high-elevation springs dot this 1980s landscape along the border of Crook County, Wyoming, and Lawrence County, South Dakota. The settlement of Tinton serves as a focal point for historic extraction near Mineral Hill, surrounded by a dense network of operations including the Arctic No 2 Mine, Birdsnest Mine, and Peterson Mine. This area within the Black Hills National Forest is defined by a complex system of gulches and canyons, such as Rattlesnake Canyon and Riflepit Canyon, which historically necessitated numerous named water sources like Rattlesnake Spring No 1 and Guidinger Spring.

The presence of the Cement Ridge Lookout Tower atop Cement Ridge highlights the era's ongoing forest management and fire surveillance needs. Cattle ranching and early homesteading footprints remain visible through features like Mathews Ranch, Sager Ranch, and a lone Grave near Lightning Cr. The map captures a moment when 4WD trails provided the primary access through the steep terrain of Old Baldy Mountain and the headwaters of South Fork Spearfish Cr.