2012 Map of Piedmont

About this map

Piedmont sits at the edge of the Black Hills, marking a transition from the prairie into the uplifted canyons of South Dakota. The drainage patterns of Little Elk Cr and Boxelder Cr dominate the landscape, carving deep features like Little Elk Canyon and Chimney Canyon. The area serves as a significant recreational and transit corridor, with the Centennial Trail winding through the western hills and the Interstate 90 corridor facilitating the growth of settlements like Red Gate and White Gate. Local landmarks such as Steamboat Rock and Green Mountain provide prominent orientation points, while the Paradise Valley Airport and Dalton Campground highlight the mix of modern utility and forest-based leisure. This 2012 survey captures the intricate network of forest roads, including numerous branches of Piedmont Br and Erskine Gulch Br, which reveal the intensive management and accessibility of these wooded ridges.